Pep Guardiola has offered Barcelona advice on Xavi and hopes his former club will be patient with their manager.
Xavi won La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup in his first full season in charge and will now be expected to make an impact in the Champions League next season.
Guardiola scooped the treble last season with Manchester City but pointed out how long it has taken his team to be crowned European champions despite huge investment.
“Give Xavi a little time, it took us eight years to win the Champions League. I’m European champion because a striker missed a clear header from 3 yards away,” he said.