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“Welcome!”: Xavi Hernández was confirmed as the new coach of the Netherlands national team

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Xavi Hernández has been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands men's national football team. The 46-year-old Spanish manager signed a contract with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) on Wednesday, marking his first role leading a national team following his previous tenure at FC Barcelona. He succeeds Ronald Koeman, who resigned from the position following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup.

The appointment represents a significant return to coaching for the Catalan manager. According to the terms confirmed by the federation, Hernández's contract is set to run through the 2030 World Cup cycle.

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Infobae (Headline 3) Focuses on the prestige of his return to professional coaching
Infobae (Headline 4) Emphasizes the transition from club management to international football
Read the full story at the source Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) · AR
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