Ex-midfielder "Barcelona" Xavi Hernandez, who now stands for Qatari Al-Sadd, announced that he will retire at the end of the season-2017/18.

37-year-old football player said that after completing his career plans to become a coach.

"This is my last season in the role of the player, then I'll hang the boots on the nail, but stay in football. I plan to train, but I can not do this yet. I know the technique, but I do not want to deceive anyone, I need to learn how to use this knowledge, "said Javi.

Footballer began his career in the "Barcelona", which he played from 1995 to 2015. Together with the team, he won 23 titles. From there, the midfielder moved to Qatar, where he played for the second year for Al Sadd.