Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has no doubt that Xavi has the potential to take the top job at Camp Nou in the future.
Xavi confirmed on Thursday he will retire from playing at the end of the season and move into coaching, having left Barca at the end of the treble-winning 2014-15 campaign to join Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League.
One of the most decorated players in football history, Xavi won 19 major honours during a 17-year stay with Barca, including eight La Liga crowns and a remarkable four Champions League titles.