Ernesto Valverde believes former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has what it takes to be the coach of the Catalan club one day.
On Thursday, the Barcelona icon announced his retirement from playing football to focus on a career in coaching.
The current Blaugrana coach talked up the possibility of the legendary no.6 having an illustrious career in the dugout.
"I don't know if he's the best player, but he's one of the best there have been in the history of football," Valverde said.
"I think that everyone expects Xavi to be a coach and he has the profile to be at Barcelona or wherever he is."
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ReyMessi17
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I hope he does this some day. I at least want to see him coach Arthur and De Jong.
G/O/A/T
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This Valverde guy is such an honest person..
tobi123
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All this player of the month Messi won was kept in his wardrobe in his dressing room. Trophy cabinet his full at home and he just left some awards in his dressing room.