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Andres Iniesta says there are no words to describe the legacy of Barcelona team-mate Xavi.

The veteran midfielder is set to leave Barcelona at the end of the season and his team-mate says he has been privileged to play alongside him

The 35-year-old has won eight Liga titles, three Champions Leagues, two European Championships and the World Cup in a startling career for Barca and Spain.

Xavi is set to announce on Thursday that he will leave Camp Nou for Qatar at the end of the season, after Barca's Copa del Rey and Champions League final duties.

And Iniesta, who has enjoyed remarkable success for club and country alongside Xavi, says he has been privileged to play in the same midfield.

"There's no one who represents what he does as a person and a player. The stats, the years, the feelings, his way of doing this are beyond words," Iniesta said at a fan Q&A event.

"He's a unique player. He's been essential to this club and the national team. It's a real pleasure and a privilege to have spent my career at his side."

Barca clinched the Liga title at the weekend with a 1-0 win at last season's champions Atletico Madrid, and Iniesta feels the team's rapid progress in 2015 is now becoming clear.

"We celebrated as we played. To win the league is very important for us and our fans. The team has been growing and surpassing itself," he said.

"We're in a very good moment. We're on the brink of the treble."

The 31-year-old also admitted he is now considering the prospect of turning to coaching after his playing career, despite having previously discounted the idea.

"Three or four years ago I didn't think about it. We'll see what happens in the future. At the moment, we'll enjoy the present," he said.