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Xavi Hernández presented as Netherlands national team coach

Xavi Hernández has been officially presented as the coach of the Netherlands national team, a position he will hold until 2030.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Tuesday, Xavi Hernández was officially introduced as the coach of the Netherlands national team, a role he will occupy until 2030. During the presentation, Nigel de Jong, the Football Director of the Federation, highlighted the new manager as a footballing son of the country.

Xavi, who is known for his career as a player and coach of FC Barcelona, mentioned in his speech that being the coach of the Netherlands is like going to the 'university of football'.

The former midfielder, who faced De Jong in the 2010 World Cup final, emphasized his commitment to the team and the competition in his new role. He also stressed that his approach will focus on attacking football with ball possession at all times.

The presentation took place in an atmosphere of surprise and enthusiasm, marking the beginning of a new era for the Dutch national team with Xavi at the helm.

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