Xavi has said teams he goes on to coach "will never have" the same defensive tactics he says Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's sides usually employ.
The Catalan icon, who's in his fourth season with Qatari side Al Sadd, turns 39 in January and told Corriere dello Sport (h/t the Independent's Ed Malyon) this is "99 percent" his last season of playing.
Xavi added that he'll complete his UEFA Pro Licence in May, but said he won't be looking to Mourinho for tactical inspiration when he moves to the touchline:
"He is a very defensive coach and playing against his Inter was not easy.