Lionel Messi could step into the role Xavi once filled at Barcelona in a few years' time, according to Pep Guardiola's former assistant Domenec Torrent.
Xavi enjoyed a stellar 17-year career at Camp Nou, during which picked up a staggering 25 trophies including eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues. The World Cup winner was widely revered as the finest midfielder in Europe at the height of his career, which reached its pinnacle during Guardiola's historic reign between 2008 and 2012.
The current Manchester City boss established himself among the managerial elite after forging one of the greatest Barca sides in history, with Messi leading their charge in the final third.