Xavi Throws His Hat in the Ring: Barcelona Legend Ready to Take Manchester United Job
Manchester, October 3, 2025 – The managerial chaos at Old Trafford has taken yet another dramatic twist. Barcelona icon Xavi Hernández has declared his willingness to take over Manchester United as interim coach until the end of the season — and his bold words have sent shockwaves through the fanbase.
Speaking in a passionate statement, the former Barça boss insisted that United already have everything needed to compete at the highest level, provided a few key changes are made.
“I don’t need much. Manchester United have all the quality of players needed to win a major trophy. All the players are fantastic — they just need a change of formation (4-3-2-1 / 4-3-3), one more signing in the January transfer window, and the immediate recall of Marcus Rashford from his loan deal. With those changes, Manchester United will be perfect,” Xavi declared.
Xavi’s Blueprint for Old Trafford
Fresh off his 2023 La Liga triumph with Barcelona, Xavi is convinced he can impose a modern, disciplined, and attacking philosophy at United. His plan:
- Tactical Flexibility → switching between a 4-3-3 and 4-3-2-1 depending on the opposition.
- One Key Signing in January → targeting a midfield general or creative spark to complement United’s existing talent.
- Marcus Rashford Recall → bringing back the academy hero from his loan spell to reignite the attack and reconnect with the fans.
Xavi’s words have been hailed as a refreshing dose of confidence compared to the turbulence under Rúben Amorim.
United Fans Erupt Online
The reaction was instant and electric, with thousands of United supporters taking to social media to demand action from INEOS:
- “This is exactly the mentality we need — confidence, structure, and belief in our players.”
- “Xavi speaks like a true winner. Appoint him now!”
- “Rashford coming back? That’s the spark we’ve been missing. Do it, INEOS.”
The idea of recalling Rashford has especially captured the imagination, with fans convinced his return could restore both goals and spirit to a faltering side.
What Happens Next?
For Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS hierarchy, the choice is stark: take a gamble on Xavi’s bold vision as an interim solution, or chase a more experienced Premier League hand to steady the ship long-term.
Skeptics question whether Xavi is ready for the brutal pace of English football, but his conviction, tactical clarity, and willingness to step in immediately have piled pressure on the board to move fast.
For many fans, the message is simple:
This is how a coach should speak. This is the leadership Old Trafford needs.
