Xavi Names The 'Ideal' Summer Signing For Barcelona

You know you're doing something right when Xavi is giving you major props. And not only has he showered praise but hopes to see him in the famous Catalan shirt.

The Barcelona legend has issued a plea to his former side to sign the talented Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti.

(Watch Neymar score stunning goals in training:)

_{(Video via FC Barcelona)}

The 24-year-old has been subject to intense transfer speculation following his brilliant performances in France as well as in the Champions League.

Antonio Conte is hellbent on bringing the Italian maestro to Stamford Bridge while Barcelona continue to keep tabs on him.

_{(Verratti orchestrating his sides emphatic victory over Barcelona)}

But the World Cup winner has given his seal of approval by urging Barca to snap up Verratti, calling him the "ideal signing."

"Verratti would be the ideal signing for Barcelona in my opinion." The Spaniard told Le Parisien.

While drawing similarities with himself as a player who can dictate the play from the middle of the park.

"I think Verratti is a bit like me. He always goes in search of the ball quite deep on the pitch and then takes it forward and dictates play."

_{(Verratti not only starts the attack but also breaks up opposition play)}

"Verratti is small just like me and he never loses the ball. His technique is incredible. He is a player I would love to see at Barcelona."

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Topics: Xavi, Transfer, Barcelona

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