Manchester United have reportedly offered Xavi Hernandez the permanent manager role, and they are awaiting his reply, according to Fichajes.
Although United brought in former Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick earlier this month, they are now working on appointing a new boss for the 2026/2027 season. Carrick was brought in on an interim basis, likely to only keep the job until the end of the current campaign.
Results over the next few months might change things, especially after United secured a phenomenal 2-0 victory against rivals Man City, but the Red Devils will be working on possible appointments for the summer regardless. It was an impressive display from the Red Devils and one Carrick deserves plenty of credit for, but it appears that United could go for a bigger name in the summer.
Man Utd Offer Xavi Permanent Position at Old Trafford
According to a report from Fichajes, Manchester United have now offered former Barcelona boss Xavi the permanent manager role for next season. It’s claimed that the Red Devils are awaiting his decision, but they’ve now eyed him as a primary target to replace Carrick in the summer.
United believe that their project needs an ‘experienced leader’, according to the report, moving away from temporary appointments. Whether Xavi decides to take the role remains to be seen, but it’s claimed that United have made the move.
Xavi, described as ‘the best manager in the world’ by Joan Laporta, is currently out of work, meaning an appointment would be relatively straightforward if he agrees to join the club. It’s claimed that United aren’t the only side keen on bringing Xavi to the Premier League this summer, so they face some competition to secure his signature.
Xavi Would Bring Big-Club Experience
One key reason why Man Utd might consider trying to appoint a manager like Xavi is his big-club experience. Managing United comes with a lot of pressure, which many have crumbled under, but it shouldn’t be something that concerns Xavi.
The former Spain midfielder has managed one of the biggest in the world in Barcelona, coaching big names and handling the pressure of the La Liga giants. Xavi is yet to manage in the Premier League, and it’s often a dream for many coaches, so it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise to see him in England in the not-so-distant future.