Man Utd already know Xavi's next job stance as Ruben Amorim sack pressure grows

If Manchester United are eyeing Barcelona legend Xavi as their next head coach, they might find the process of bringing him on board easier than anticipated. The 45-year-old left Barcelona after the 2023/24 season and has been jobless since.

Back at his childhood club, Xavi dazzled as he steeredthe Catalan giants to a La Liga triumph and the Spanish Super Cup. However, his next managerial move remains a mystery.

Meanwhile, the heat is ramping up on Ruben Amorim, especially following the loss to Brentford last weekend. Our colleagues at the Manchester Evening News understand that United are standing by Amorim and that no successors have been earmarked for the Portuguese at this point.

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That being said, things can shift rapidly in football and a defeat to newly-promoted Sunderland could entirely alter the situation. If United were to conclude that Xavi was the right person to lead the club forward, they could be in luck.

Marca reported in July that a series of clubs - including those in England and Germany - had approached the Barca legend about a return to management but they had been flatly turned down. The same response had been given with regards to managing in Spain too.

It is believed that joining a club that isn't Barcelona in Spain is seen as a 'red line' for the former midfielder that will not be crossed. Despite his insistence to stay out of management for now, Marca explained that it seemed to be only a matter of time before Xavi returned to the dugout.

The Spanish press suggests that the manager is only likely to return to the dugout for a top-tier club. However, there's a worry for United as Xavi's coaching experience seems to be solely based in Spain and the Middle East, thus, bringing on board the World Cup winner could be seen as a gamble.

Xavi himself is believed to also be careful about his next career move. He reportedly wants to thoroughly consider the advantages and disadvantages of any new project before making a commitment.

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