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Xavi Hernandez was asked about possible offers to Manchester United ahead of the second leg on Thursday night.
Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar issued a public statement to the press confirming that he had made an offer for United.
Xavi finished his playing career in Qatar with Al Sadd and subsequently became the club’s manager for two and a half years after his retirement.
He received an annual salary of €10 million while at the club, for whom he made 117 appearances in four years.
When asked to express his opinion on Sheikh Jassim’s offer for United, the Barcelona manager said:
“I have a good relationship with the sheikh.”
“He is a serious, responsible person and I think he would do a good job.”
“I know him well.”
“He is a very good person and I think he would be a good option for United.”
“I worked in Qatar for six years.”
???????????? Xavi on the state clubs: “I have a good relationship with the sheikh [Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani] and I would do a good job.” [@rxnpixels via @UnitedStandMUFC] #MUFC
— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) February 22, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos were the only other parties to publish that they had submitted a bid to replace the Glazers as United’s majority owners.
Erik ten Hag’s team hosts Barcelona tomorrow night (Thursday) at 21:00 CET in the Europa League group stage play-off, after drawing 2-2 in the first leg of the last week.
