The former Barcelona midfielder has revealed that a mercurial talent proved himself from day one at Camp Nou as he stunned two iconic team-mates
Lionel Messi left Barcelona in no doubt as to his talent in his very first training session, Xavi has revealed.
The mercurial Argentine was just 16 years old when he was invited to work with the senior squad at Camp Nou.
Those within the first-team ranks were already aware of an emerging talent at La Masia, but were stunned to find that he was even better than expected and clearly destined for superstardom.