Barcelona star Lionel Messi admits Andres Iniesta's departure leaves a huge void.

Former captain Iniesta left Barca last week to sign for the J-League's Vissel Kobe.

Messi admits they'll miss the midfielder, who enjoyed an impressive final season with the club as they won the LaLiga and Copa del Rey Double.

He told Pasion Futbol: "It will not only be me who misses him, he will be missed by the world of football. The truth is that he will leave a big void.

"It will be difficult to replace him."