Celta Vigo midfielder Denis Suarez has paid tribute to former Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta.

Suarez admits he models much of his game on the now Vissel Kobe midfielder.

"I was lucky enough to play with Iniesta," Suarez told BeIN Sports.

"He is a role model for me and an example to follow."

Suarez also admitted that making his Barcelona debut was a dream come true and that he was delighted to have the chance to do it.

"It was a very happy experience for me," he said.

"I always aspired to play for Barcelona."