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Luis Enrique has said that he is sad to see Xavi leave Barcelona, as he feels the veteran midfielder is capable of another season with the Liga champions.

The Barcelona coach believes the legendary midfielder could have stayed for at least one more season, while he would not be drawn to discuss his own future

However, the Barca coach respects the 35-year-old's decision to join Qatar club Al Sadd and expects the long-serving captain to get a great send-off.

He said: "We've spoken about Xavi infinite times. He's now made his decision, he's said what he feels, what he thinks is correct for himself.

"Unfortunately it's a decision that players when they get to a certain age have to make. I think this is the right time, it's a good time to say goodbye to the Camp Nou and hopefully he will get the best farewell possible. 

"If he was going to stay the same age for the rest of his life then we would renew his contract 25 more times times, but age catches up with all of us.

"For me he is still quite capable of playing for Barca for at least one more season, but that is his decision."