Barcelona legend to pay 5 million euros out of his own pocket

Al Sadd officially announced earlier today that their manager Xavi Hernandez would leave the club to join FC Barcelona. The Qatar-based club also brought to light the fact that the Blaugranas paid the stipulated fee of €5 million to secure their dream managerial candidate.

However, reports from Mohammed Saeed Alkaabi reveal some interesting information regarding the mid-season appointment. The journalist reports that Xavi Hernandez will shell out the five million Euros out of his pocket to make the move possible.

Initially, Al Sadd were rumoured to have agreed to let their manager move to his dream job without any fee involved. Instead, a friendly match between the two sides later this season seemed to be on the cards.

However, the Qatar-based side changed their mind at the last minute and insisted on the fee being paid.

The Spaniards decision to pay the sum out of his pocket to move back to Barcelona is great news for the club. It not only shows his eagerness to start his new chapter at the club but also shows that he is willing to do anything to make it possible.

The legendary midfielder will travel to Barcelona along with Rafael Yuste and Oscar Grau later this week. Xavi is expected to take up the position of manager soon later with the outing against Espanyol likely to be his debut on the Camp Nou sidelines.

With all the details finally settled, it remains to be seen what impact the new coach can bring to the side. Needless to say, one will have to be patient to see any changes.