Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres says Andres Iniesta's departure from Barcelona will be a big blow to the LaLiga.

Iniesta is expected to announce this week he is leaving Barcelona for China.

Torres remarked: "For the Spaniards it will be a great loss not to see Iniesta in Barcelona and in the Spanish league, and that is his legacy.

"The match he played yesterday (Copa del Rey final) he has been doing for many years and the level he shows is a marvel."

He added: "Andrés has not announced it yet and I think he has earned the right to decide. Everyone must respect his decision."