Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he wasn't surprised by Xavi's resignation announcement.

Xavi will leave the job at the end of the season.

Cesc told Radio Cataluyna: "Xavi's farewell didn't surprise me, I've been in football for many years and I've seen everything. I know Xavi as a person and a player, but not as a coach.

"He is a very positive, happy person, he always wants the best, to win... He always believes in what he does. I believed that Barça needed a person like that. Many young people have grown up with him; the moment it's not easy but Barça is one of the three biggest clubs in the world and the pressure is high."

The Como chief was asked about coaching Barca in the future and said: "In the end it's something you can't know. I think that first I have to grow, take steps forward... That's why I'm happy to be where I am, because I don't have very high pressure.

"Football it changes, the dynamics change and the work you do day after day counts."