Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez is set to become the club's new head coach after leaving his role at Al-Sadd on Friday.
The Qatar champions have allowed Xavi to return to Spain after Barcelona paid a release clause to acquire the services former midfield maestro.
The 41-year-old will replace Dutchman Ronald Koeman who was sacked last week following a poor start to the campaign.
Al-Sadd chief executive Turki Al-Ali said on Friday that they had let the former Barca captain go ‘back home’ and would not stand his way.
"The Al Sadd administration has agreed on Xavi's move to Barcelona after the payment of the release clause stipulated in the contract. We've agreed on cooperation with Barcelona in the future."Xavi is an important part of Al Sadd's history and we wish him success."
Xavi left Barcelona in 2015 after helping the club win 25 trophies, including four Champions Leagues and eight La Liga titles, in 17 seasons.The former Spain international joined Al Sadd as a player in 2015 and became their head coach after hanging up his boots in 2019.
In April, he led his side to the Qatari domestic league title with the team remaining unbeaten.In his last match in charge of Al Sadd, they managed a 3-3 draw with Al Duhail.
Xavi Hernández's managerial record at Al-Sadd
Games: 91
Wins: 62
Draws: 13
Goals for: 252
Goals against: 116
He leaves after leading the Qatari giants to the domestic treble last season and now a great test awaits at home in Spain.