Pep Guardiola hails Xavi Hernandez as he leaves Barcelona

Pep Guardiola hails Xavi Hernandez as he leaves Barcelona

Pep Guardiola has hailed Xavi Hernandez, his successor in the Barcelona first team.

The midfielder is leaving the Catalans for Qatar at the end of the season, and Bayern Munich's manager had plenty to say. 

"He's one of the greatest. I hope future players learn form him, in the same way I have learned much from his love for football.

"There has not been a day that I have not seen him enjoying it. There was friendly match, and he played. When he was injured, he played, or tried to return soon.

"He's most amateur player, who I know, and became the most professional possible. The love of football in this guy, is like this."