“I have a good relationship with the Sheikh and he’s a serious, responsible person and I think he would do a good job.” MUFC
Barcelona boss Xavi vouches for ‘very good person’ Sheikh Jassim to do ‘good job’ at Man UtdBarcelona boss Xavi believes potential Manchester United owner Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani would do a “good job” at Old Trafford.
Xavi ended his playing career in Qatar playing for Al Sadd between 2015 and 2019, then took his first steps in management at the Doha club before taking over at Barcelona two years ago. Pushed on those comments, Xavi – who said he knew Sheikh Jassim from his time in Qatar – said: “I know him so well. I think he’s a very good person with responsibility, serious.Meanwhile, United defender Raphael Varane says he is confident his side can take the “next step” under Erik ten Hag by beating Barcelona.
The former Ajax boss has improved the culture and quality at Old Trafford, meaning the club are still fighting on all four fronts as they prepare to host Barca in the Europa League knockout play-off on Thursday. Asked about the difference between this season and last campaign, Varane said: “I think first of all it’s the confidence and secondly I think it’s the discipline.
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