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The KNVB has announced Xavi Hernandez as the new head coach of the Netherlands. - Follow Football-Oranje on X The KNVB have been searching for a new head coach since Ronald Koeman departed at the end of the World Cup. Arne Slot turned it down, while Erik ten Hag and Peter Bosz were not interested. Michael Reiziger was heavily linked but Voetbal International is reporting that the KNVB told the Netherlands U21 boss that he would not be appointed earlier this week. Now the KNVB have announced the appointment of Xavi Hernandez as the new head coach on a deal until the summer of 2030. The Spaniard has been out of work since leaving his role as Barcelona head coach in 2024. The 46-year-old is now tasked with taking the Netherlands to Euro 2028 with the Nations League starting next month.