Xavi Opens Up on Morocco Coaching Links: A National Team Dream Ahead with Family Comes First
9 March 2026
Xavi on Morocco coaching links and federation shake-up
The Spanish star and former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has revealed that he has received formal offers to coach national teams, confirming that Morocco was among the destinations on his table.
In candid remarks, Xavi explained that the pressures of club management have become an obstacle to his family life, prompting him to seriously consider leading a national team.
Xavi said that he has received offers from Morocco and other countries; club coaching is exhausting and difficult to reconcile with family life, so he would like to test himself with a national team.
He added that international projects excite him, offering more time for preparation, less pressure, and a chance to appear on big stages like the World Cup, Africa Cup of Nations, or the European Championship.
The comments came after the Royal Moroccan Football Federation officially announced the appointment of Moroccan coach Mohammed Wahbi as head coach of the senior team, replacing Walid Regragui.
This appointment is seen as a strategic move to capitalize on Wahbi’s historic success with the under-20 national side, after guiding them to the World Cup title, making him ideal to refresh the squad and build on the gains.
Iniesta, Wahbi and the long-term World Cup plan
The "Iniesta project" and Spanish administration form part of broader ambitions that extend beyond the technical staff toward crafting a global administrative identity.
Sources indicate advanced talks with Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta to take on the role of sporting director.
Although expectations had centered on announcing his appointment alongside the new coach, some contract details still delay the official confirmation.
Why has Xavi’s arrival been delayed? According to reports close to decision makers, not finalizing the deal now reflects his preference to start a long-term project from scratch, rather than inheriting a ready-made squad.
Xavi favors building a unique technical identity that could extend to the 2030 World Cup, portions of which would be hosted on Moroccan soil.
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As part of this strategic outlook, the federation aims to refresh leadership and pursue a holistic approach to national team development.
Punchline 1: If football were a joke, Xavi would be the punchline—always delivering the pass that makes everyone smile. Punchline 2: He handles drama the way he handles tiki-taka—calmly, with a perfect sequence, and maybe a coffee break in between for good measure.
