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Xavi: Barca will survive without me

Barcelona midfielder Xavi is convinced the Liga champions will continue to flourish despite his departure at the end of the season.

Xavi has reassured Barcelona's supporters the club will continue to progress without him nestled in the heart of midfield.

The 35-year-old confirmed on Thursday that he will leave the Catalan giant at the end of the season to join Al Sadd in Qatar, bringing his lengthy association with Barca to an end.

Having arrived as an 11-year-old, Xavi broke into the first team in 1998 and went on to establish himself as an integral figure as Barca prospered with its tiki-taka style of play.