Xavi appointed Netherlands head coach on four-year deal

Former Barcelona boss Xavi becomes the first non-Dutch coach of the Netherlands since 1978.

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What happened. Xavi has been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal, succeeding Ronald Koeman.

• First non-Dutch coach since Ernst Happel in 1978.
• Xavi feels a special connection to Dutch football.
• Arne Slot held talks but withdrew for club football.

“I consider it a tremendous honour to become head coach of the Dutch national team.”

— Xavi

Xavi will aim to lead the Netherlands after their early World Cup exit.

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