Luis Enrique has paid tribute to former Barcelona coach Louis van Gaal.
The Dutchman has revealed he turned down the Valencia job last month.
During his two spells with Barcelona, between 1997 and 2000 and then 2002 and 2003, Van Gaal coached Luis Enrique.
"I have a high opinion of him personally because of the relationship we had. He's one of the best coaches we've ever had here [at Barca]," Luis Enrique said.
"I learned a lot from him. He is a powerful character, but a great coach as well -- I'd say one of the best I ever worked under."
Luis Enrique also remembers how his style "adapted to Barça, his idea of possession and associative play."