Former FC Barcelona captain, Xavi Hernandez has opened up and revealed who he regards as his best friend in the Catalan's dressing room.
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The 35-year-old was unveiled by his new club Al Sadd last Thursday and explained that he sees fellow midfielder Sergio Busquets as his successor at the club.
Xavi says Busquets is a "close friend" on and off the pitch, and he sees him as a future Barcelona captain.
"I've got a soft spot for Busquets in every respect," Xavi told UEFA's official website.
"He's a close friend and I think he's the player with the best understanding of football, both in attack and in defence, in the world.
"His game intelligence on the pitch is a wonder.
"And off it, I don't know anyone else whom I have the same affinity with.
"I think he's my natural replacement in the dressing room and on the pitch.
"He's destined to be the leader for Barcelona for the next decade, without a shadow of a doubt."
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Xavi made 828 appearances for Barcelona's first and B-side, and will leave the club after captaining them to the second treble in history.
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