Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain is sorry to be losing goalkeeper coach Juan Carlos Unzue.

Unzue is leaving his job after over seven years to take charge of Segunda Liga Numancia.

"I am sorry he is going because he is a good friend, but I'm happy because I'm sure he'll do a good job," Begiristain said.

"He is a true professional and puts a lot of time into his work because it's his passion."