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'Nobody saw this coming' - Van Bronckhorst 'surprised' by Xavi's Oranje move

Feyenoord boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has admitted he was stunned by the KNVB's bold move to name former Barcelona team-mate Xavi as the new Netherlands head coach. The Dutch tactician has already reached out to congratulate the Spaniard, insisting that his former colleague deserves total backing despite the initial scepticism surrounding his appointment.

'He trusts Kluivert blindly' - Xavi told to hire Barca legend as his new Netherlands assistant

Ronald de Boer has backed Patrick Kluivert to become the perfect assistant for new Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez. The former Barcelona team-mates share a close bond, and De Boer believes Kluivert's vast experience would immediately benefit the incoming manager.

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Simons welcomes namesake Xavi as new Netherlands head coach

The appointment of Xavi Hernandez as the new head coach of the Netherlands has sparked an emotional reaction from one of the nation's brightest talents. Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons took to social media to welcome his namesake, revealing the deep personal connection that links the two figures across generations of Barcelona and Oranje history.

Xavi: “I am a son of Dutch football, thanks to Cruyff”

The new Netherlands head coach is unveiled

Xavi's Netherlands staff takes shape as former striker stays in key role

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be retained as part of the Netherlands backroom staff under newly appointed head coach Xavi. The former Oranje striker will provide crucial domestic continuity alongside goalkeeping coach Patrick Lodewijks as the Dutch Football Association finalises the coaching setup for a new era.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC	19	8	3	8	20	20	0	27	D W L L W
6	Rhode Island FC	17	7	4	6	27	19	8	25	W L W W L
7	Miami FC	20	5	7	8	24	32	-8	22	L D L L W
8	Indy Eleven	17	6	4	7	20	21	-1	22	D L L L L
9	Hartford Athletic	18	4	9	5	13	17	-4	21	D L D L D

'Nobody saw this coming' - Van Bronckhorst 'surprised' by Xavi's Oranje move

'He trusts Kluivert blindly' - Xavi told to hire Barca legend as his new Netherlands assistant

This is the exorbitant amount Tijjani Reijnders will earn in Saudi Arabia

Simons welcomes namesake Xavi as new Netherlands head coach

Xavi: “I am a son of Dutch football, thanks to Cruyff”

Xavi's Netherlands staff takes shape as former striker stays in key role

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