Xavi embarks on Dutch 'university of football' journey

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández takes the Netherlands helm, calling it a return to football's university.

What happened. Xavi Hernández was presented as the new Netherlands head coach on Tuesday, expressing his excitement to learn at the 'university of football'.

• Xavi's career is deeply linked to Dutch football through Cruyff and Michels.
• He debuted under Louis van Gaal and played under Frank Rijkaard.
• Pep Guardiola, inspired by Cruyff, shaped Xavi's philosophy.

“My feeling today is that I’m going to the university of football.”

— Xavi Hernández

Xavi aims to bring Dutch total football principles to the national team, drawing on his Barcelona roots.

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