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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.