Qatar Stars League outfit Al Sadd SC have announced that Xavi will leave the club to return to Barcelona as manager. The 41-year-old enjoys legendary status at Camp Nou, having made 767 appearances for Blaugrana during his time as a player.Xavi will now be tasked with the herculean task of rebuilding Barcelona, who are preparing for a fresh chapter after what proved to be a tumultuous last few months. It all started with their inability to retain Lionel Messi due to their financial turmoil. Following the departure of the Argentine, the club have struggled so much on the pitch.Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoXavi to Barcelona, confirmed and here we go! Official statement from Al-Sadd on the agreement completed with Barça. Xavi is back and he’s the new manager. 🔵🔴 #FCB #Xavi4:22 AM · Nov 5, 20216344510574Xavi to Barcelona, confirmed and here we go! Official statement from Al-Sadd on the agreement completed with Barça. Xavi is back and he’s the new manager. 🔵🔴 #FCB #Xavi https://t.co/fUdSxjbua4Devoid of the magic and belief instilled by Messi, Barcelona are currently languishing in ninth-place in the league table. Their catastrophic start resulted in Ronald Koeman facing the sack, with Xavi now set to be appointed as his successor. Barcelona have been locked in talks with Al Sadd over the last few weeks after Xavi admitted he is ready to take up the coaching job at Camp Nou. The Spanish giants have reportedly triggered a release clause in Xavi's contract with Al Sadd, which will now allow him to secure a dream return to his boyhood club.Xavi expected to take charge at Barcelona next weekInterim coach Sergi Barjuan, who has overseen the last two games, is expected to hand over the reigns to Xavi after taking charge of Barcelona on Saturday against Celta Vigo. Speaking about the latest developments in the saga, Al Sadd CEO Turki al-Ali was quoted as saying:"Xavi informed us a few days ago of his desire to go to Barcelona at this particular time, because of the critical stage his hometown club is going through, and we understand this and decided not to stand in his way.”Following the announcement, fans from all over the globe expressed their excitement with the return of Xavi. Understandably, Twitter was sent into a frenzy and on that note, here are some of the best reactions to the news:B/R Football@brfootballXavi at Barcelona, 1998-2015:▪️ 767 games▪️ 25 trophies▪️ 2 European trebles▪️ 3 third-place Ballon d’Or finishesAnd now he’s home.4:49 AM · Nov 5, 20215567725Xavi at Barcelona, 1998-2015:▪️ 767 games▪️ 25 trophies▪️ 2 European trebles▪️ 3 third-place Ballon d’Or finishesAnd now he’s home. https://t.co/wRuQXVfzFhB/R Football@brfootballOFFICIAL: Al-Sadd announce that Xavi will leave the club to become Barcelona's new head coach.A legend returns home. 💙❤️4:31 AM · Nov 5, 2021206303096OFFICIAL: Al-Sadd announce that Xavi will leave the club to become Barcelona's new head coach.A legend returns home. 💙❤️ https://t.co/VAMKUqoch4mp@starboy__16This midfield will conquer Europe under Xavi Bookmark this tweet4:21 AM · Oct 31, 20211474159This midfield will conquer Europe under Xavi Bookmark this tweet https://t.co/rgKtmgJYsC🏆 #76 Al Sadd SC | نادي السد@AlsaddSCTurki Al-Ali: Xavi informed us a few days ago of his desire to go to Barcelona at this particular time, because of the critical stage his hometown club is going through, and we understand this and decided not to stand in his way.#AlSadd4:22 AM · Nov 5, 20211677297Turki Al-Ali: Xavi informed us a few days ago of his desire to go to Barcelona at this particular time, because of the critical stage his hometown club is going through, and we understand this and decided not to stand in his way.#AlSaddESPN FC@ESPNFCThis photo from Xavi's final league game for Barcelona 😍He's coming home 🏠5:00 AM · Nov 5, 20214731481This photo from Xavi's final league game for Barcelona 😍He's coming home 🏠 https://t.co/LHxTTDrxHIJ. Culé 💫@BarcelonaGTMTake the ball, pass the ball #Xavi⌛6:23 AM · Nov 4, 202123321Take the ball, pass the ball #Xavi⌛ https://t.co/LxuYszKtwI.ひ@thearmah_Xavi is coming back home. Spain is terrified, Europe is worried, scary hours but absolutely not for Barcelona2:37 AM · Nov 5, 202143083Xavi is coming back home. Spain is terrified, Europe is worried, scary hours but absolutely not for BarcelonaTalkFCB ©@talkfcb_Thumbs up if Xavi’s on the way9:38 AM · Nov 4, 2021324569Thumbs up if Xavi’s on the way https://t.co/6YpZ6fu8R3Oh merchant/Notclownumtiti@Notclownumtiti1Laporta when Xavi asks money for new signings8:09 AM · Nov 4, 2021365Laporta when Xavi asks money for new signings https://t.co/sHmIpW7SJOAnkit@CatalanKings_Modric and Kroos are no longer the best midfielders in Spain.Cuz the greatest of all time, Xavi is back...He's coming Homeeeeeeeee!💙♥️#Xavi #cominghome4:58 AM · Nov 5, 20217Modric and Kroos are no longer the best midfielders in Spain.Cuz the greatest of all time, Xavi is back...He's coming Homeeeeeeeee!💙♥️#Xavi #cominghome https://t.co/zNrNv07KUEGP3@6Xavique3Last game for Pep at Camp Nou was against EspanyolFirst game for Xavi at Camp Nou will be against Espanyol12:52 PM · Nov 4, 202121918Last game for Pep at Camp Nou was against EspanyolFirst game for Xavi at Camp Nou will be against Espanyol https://t.co/tmkh79Hl8IShreyansh Tripathi@itsshreyansshA bit late but here we are the GOAT is back. #Xavi5:39 AM · Nov 5, 2021A bit late but here we are the GOAT is back. #XaviReshad Rahman ✆@ReshadRahman_Luis Enrique: “Hopefully Xavi Hernández does very well on his return back home and I wish him the best of luck” #FCB 🤝5:27 AM · Nov 5, 20211936126Luis Enrique: “Hopefully Xavi Hernández does very well on his return back home and I wish him the best of luck” #FCB 🤝Olá™🖤@Unclegold1I pray xavi's team plays as beautiful and brilliant as he talks......If not..3:20 AM · Nov 4, 2021346I pray xavi's team plays as beautiful and brilliant as he talks......If not.. https://t.co/0xLFeKeFsX𝙖𝙡𝙞🧉@dubpressionDembele cooking under xavi11:37 AM · Nov 3, 2021281Dembele cooking under xavi https://t.co/iZ4ZiptpDbBarcaMessi@BarcaMessi__Xavi is probably the first coach after Enrique, that Barca fans are excited about. But remember, optimism has to be mixed with patience. He must be given time, as he will be leading a long term project.7:07 AM · Nov 4, 2021651Xavi is probably the first coach after Enrique, that Barca fans are excited about. But remember, optimism has to be mixed with patience. He must be given time, as he will be leading a long term project. https://t.co/YcRCjahHltAghori_#LM7@Aghori_LM30Surprise surprise motherfu**ers, THE KING IS BACK. 👑#xavi @fcbarcelona5:01 AM · Nov 5, 20211Surprise surprise motherfu**ers, THE KING IS BACK. 👑#xavi @fcbarcelona https://t.co/pVAD853fQjM E S S I F A N (6 - 1)@excitingsznMy dream signings under Xavi.12:58 PM · Nov 5, 20215My dream signings under Xavi. https://t.co/DRV0OfHEY5meer@miccanhoXavi will be Dembele’s 5th coach in 4 years when he returns from injury 🥲7:25 AM · Nov 4, 20212Xavi will be Dembele’s 5th coach in 4 years when he returns from injury 🥲 https://t.co/7F3DrOw0bNEliot@eliotgranttNothing serious guys….Xavi soon👀8:12 AM · Nov 4, 20212Nothing serious guys….Xavi soon👀 https://t.co/tQyNDtFILWDr.wannabe@yaseenJRMe checking Twitter every goddamn second to see if barca confirmed signing xavi #announcexavi3:16 AM · Nov 5, 202121Me checking Twitter every goddamn second to see if barca confirmed signing xavi #announcexavi https://t.co/CyepJZOQhwRohan Shrestha@RohanShresthaReturn of the king. Coming home to where he belongs. Welcome home Xavi. I've missed you everyday since 2015. Your presence is much needed. Forca Barça! Onwards and upwards! 💙❤️5:47 AM · Nov 5, 20218Return of the king. Coming home to where he belongs. Welcome home Xavi. I've missed you everyday since 2015. Your presence is much needed. Forca Barça! Onwards and upwards! 💙❤️ https://t.co/v0KWJ4yX1eThe Sack Race@thesackraceXavi getting his first payslip from Barcelona... 😬5:48 AM · Nov 5, 202131Xavi getting his first payslip from Barcelona... 😬 https://t.co/2cne6VZczfRk@RkFutbolHere's a prediction:Barca under Xavi first match, 70% possession with Busquets and Frenkie with 150 passes each. And their fans will be talking about diagrams and pass maps.5:33 AM · Nov 5, 2021627Here's a prediction:Barca under Xavi first match, 70% possession with Busquets and Frenkie with 150 passes each. And their fans will be talking about diagrams and pass maps.Essel 🇬🇭💉@thatEsselguySince Xavi is Barca’s head coach, we are winning the champions league, la liga, Copa del rey, super cup and everything this season4:52 AM · Nov 5, 202130062Since Xavi is Barca’s head coach, we are winning the champions league, la liga, Copa del rey, super cup and everything this season