Netherlands hires Xavi as new national team coach through 2030
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Netherlands national team has appointed Xavi Hernández as its new head coach, extending through the 2030 World Cup. The Dutch federation confirmed the hiring after reaching a verbal agreement with Xavi, who recently managed Barcelona. As part of his staff, Patrick Kluivert will serve as an assistant coach. Xavi expressed honor in taking the role, citing his connection to Dutch football through historical figures like Johan Cruyff. Further announcements regarding the coaching staff and official presentation details are expected soon.
- •Xavi signs contract through the 2030 World Cup.
- •Patrick Kluivert joins the coaching staff as an assistant.
- •Xavi emphasizes his strong connection to Dutch football.
- •The Dutch federation sought a replacement after previous discussions.
- 8:21 PMESPN Soccer — Netherlands hire Xavi as coach through 2030 WC
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Xavi Hernandez named surprise new boss of Netherlands national team
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Xavi returns to management; named Netherlands head coach
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Xavi to manage the Netherlands national team
"Former Barcelona icon and Spanish great Xavi Hernández continues his managerial journey after being officially named as the next head coach of the Netherlands.Despite recent speculation linking Oranj...
"The Dutch federation has confirmed Xavi Hernández as the new head coach of the Netherlands national team until 2030. The news, first reported by Fabrizio Romano, comes after a verbal agreement was re...
"Xavi, of course, was a product of Johan Cruyff's Barcelona revolution, entering Barca's set-up in 1991 and thriving in what he'd later call an "Ajax model that is all about rondos."
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 12, 2026, 8:21 PMNetherlands hire Xavi as coach through 2030 WC
The Netherlands announced Wednesday they hired former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez to coach the national team through the 2030 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:46 PMXavi Hernandez named surprise new boss of Netherlands national team
Xavi, of course, was a product of Johan Cruyff's Barcelona revolution, entering Barca's set-up in 1991 and thriving in what he'd later call an "Ajax model that is all about rondos."
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:33 PM🚨 Xavi returns to management; named Netherlands head coach
Former Barcelona icon and Spanish great Xavi Hernández continues his managerial journey after being officially named as the next head coach of the Netherlands.Despite recent speculation linking Oranj...
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:11 PM🚨 Official: Xavi to manage the Netherlands national team
The Dutch federation has confirmed Xavi Hernández as the new head coach of the Netherlands national team until 2030. The news, first reported by Fabrizio Romano, comes after a verbal agreement was re...
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