Erstwhile Barcelona midfielder Xavi called outgoing club great Andres Iniesta as a “unique” player.
Iniesta, 34, will bid farewell to the LaLiga champions in their final game of the season against Real Sociedad on Sunday. The stellar midfielder will depart Barcelona after 16 seasons, including nine LaLiga titles, six Copa del Rey crowns and four Champions League trophies.
His former midfield partner, Xavi, was full of praise for Iniesta’s incredible career at Barca. “Other players will stay and Barcelona will keep on winning,” he said. “It’s clear that Barcelona will continue, but players like him are unique. Iniesta is an example as a player and as a person.” Iniesta has played 43 games in this season, helping Barcelona to another league-cup double.