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Xavi Hernandez aims to revive Netherlands team and pledges a more dominating style
Xavi will try to restore the Oranje’s attacking identity after the KNVB chose him over Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot for a four-year rebuild.
- On Tuesday, the Netherlands Soccer Federation officially presented Xavi Hernandez as the new national team head coach in Zeist, signing him to a four-year contract through the 2030 World Cup.
- The KNVB appointed Xavi as their third choice after Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot declined, making him the first foreign coach to lead the Oranje in 48 years following Ronald Koeman's departure.
- Describing the Netherlands as a 'university of football,' Xavi told reporters, 'If we play good football... taking the initiative, dominating the game, playing in an offensive way... we will be closer to winning and to getting results.'
- Xavi's debut occurs September 24 in Amsterdam during the Nations League opener against Germany, where he faces fellow newcomer Jurgen Klopp, who recently replaced Julian Nagelsmann.
- Media reports suggest Xavi may drop senior players like Virgil van Dijk and Memphis Depay; he stated the squad list will be finalized in three weeks.
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'I'm a winner': Xavi Hernandez promises Netherlands new energy
Former Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the new coach of the Netherlands national football team, signing a four-year deal. He has pledged to implement an attractive, dominant style of play while instilling a strong desire to win. Xavi aims to build a cohesive team from talented players and is ready to face the pressure of his new role, starting with a Nations League match against Germany.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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