Xavi’s wife has sparked a buzz on social media after sharing a photo of him and their son, with their son dressed in a Manchester United home jersey.
The former Barcelona manager has been heavily linked to the United job, with the club announcing Erik ten Hag’s dismissal on Monday.
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Amid ongoing speculation about Ten Hag’s future, United’s leadership finally decided to make a change, fueling interest in who might step in next.
Xavi is seen as a strong contender, and just one day before Ten Hag’s departure was confirmed, Xavi’s wife, Nuria Cunillera, posted an Instagram story showing Xavi sitting with their son, who wore a United shirt and played with football stickers, leading fans to speculate that Xavi might take over as United’s manager.
Reports indicate that United has already begun discussions with the Barcelona legend about filling Ten Hag’s role.
However, Xavi is not the only candidate, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe is considering several options for the position.
According to Ladbrokes, Xavi is currently an 8/1 choice to become the next permanent United manager, trailing Ruud van Nistelrooy (4/6) and Ruben Amorim (4/1).
After being dismissed by Barcelona in May, Xavi has been out of management and is eager to return. Earlier in 2024, he had planned to step down from his role at Barcelona but was convinced to stay by club officials.
He eventually left following a challenging period, with Barcelona appointing Hansi Flick from Germany as his replacement.
Xavi was a key player in Barcelona’s dominant era, winning eight La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies over a career spanning more than a decade.
