The former Arsenal man's contract at Spanish side Villarreal expired this summer and the midfielder completed a move to the country which will host the 2022 World Cup on Friday.
Cazorla, 35, was tipped for a coaching role at Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, but has instead linked up with Xavi, who coaches the Qatari league champions.
Speaking to the official Al-Sadd website, Cazorla said: 'It's a great honour to be with the biggest club in Qatar. Xavi helped me a lot in my decision to come to Qatar.
'He was a role model for me when I was a player and he is sure to set an example for me as a coach.
'My goal is to win everything with Al-Sadd, you have to strive to win everything.
'I want to thank everyone for their encouragement and continued support to the team and I will strive to help the team every day to reap the victories.'
Cazorla and Xavi were international team-mates when Spain won back-to-back European Championship titles in 2008 and 2012.
Xavi, who also won the 2010 World Cup with Spain, has been coaching Al-Sadd since May 2019, having been a player there for the four years prior to his appointment.
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