Xavi named Netherlands head coach until 2030

Former Barcelona boss takes charge of the Dutch national team.

What happened. Xavi Hernández has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year contract, replacing Ronald Koeman.

• Contract runs through the 2030 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
• Xavi has been out of management since 2024.
• Koeman left after a last-32 defeat to Morocco.

Xavi will lead the Dutch through the next World Cup cycle, aiming for success.

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