Xavi targets Kingsley Coman as first Barcelona signing

By Feargal Brennan - 30 October 2021, 19:42

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 22: Kingsley Coman of FC Bayern München smiles during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena on May 22, 2021 in Munich, Germany. After the Bavarian cabinet decided on first relaxations for outdoor events, the current Corona situation allows FC Bayern to have its last match of the season in front of 250 spectators in the Allianz Arena. Of these, 100 tickets are given to people from the health sector selected by the Ministry of Health. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Xavi wants to sign Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman in 2022 if he is appointed as Barcelona boss next week.

The former midfielder has been heavily linked with a return to the Camp Nou following Ronald Koeman’s dismissal.

Xavi’s current side Al Sadd have issued a statement confirming their intention to retain him until the end of his contract in June 2023.

Xavi of Al-Sadd and formerly of Barcelona

Barcelona will push hard to secure a deal for the 41-year-old, with French international Coman his first transfer target according to reports from Diario AS.

Coman’s current deal at the Allianz Arena expires at the end of next season, but with no progress on an extension, Bayern could sell him in 2022 to avoid a free transfer exit.

A move for Coman is likely to depend on Ousmane Dembele’s own future at Barcelona, with Xavi rumoured to be happy for him to leave when his contract expires in 2022, and Coman lined up as a replacement.

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