Nobody like Xavi to relieve tension

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu ended the good relationship there was between the Catalan giants and Qatar. Barca, until 2017,. wore Qatar Airways on their shirts. 

According to 'Marca', the former president, after the Champions League final which Barcelona won in 2015, tried to get more money from that sponsorship deal in Qatar. They had already signed an agreement, but tried, according to the information provided by this source, to take advantage of the treble they won that year to ask for more money. Qatar refused to increase the terms of the deal and that good relationship broke down. 

Xavi could be the man to rebuild that relationship with the Qataris. It would certainly be an added bonus to his appointment. 

The Al Sadd coach has never hidden the fact that his desire is to coach Barcelona. The Catalan side would get Xavi as Koeman's successor and for Qatar, it would be another partner to do business with. 

Despite the fact the latest comments by Al Sadd did not confirm Xavi's departure for Barca, the truth is that it is close to being completed. "There will be no problems," Qatari sources told 'Marca'. 

At Al Sadd, they are very grateful to Xavi for everything the coach has given in so little time. They will not get in the way of him wanting to coach the club he loves so much, Barcelona.