Al Sadd midfielder Xavi says he'd welcome a return to Barcelona.

Xavi is working as a coach with Qatar's Aspire Academy.

Xavi said: "I like the pitch, being close to the actual football, what happens in the game itself. I'm going to learn the trade – I've already started my education here at the Aspire Academy. "I'm following Spanish football from over here while I'm still playing, and I'm really enjoying myself.

"After that, I don't know what the future will hold for me, but of course I'd like to return to Barça one day. That's my aim and the closer it is to the pitch, the better."