Xavi Hernandez has warned Barcelona’s future manager about the difficulties of the job.
The 44-year-old led his final game on Sunday, a 2-1 victory over Sevilla.
The victory came two days after Barça confirmed that Xavi would be fired this summer.
Hansi Flick is anticipated to succeed Xavi, with the Germán coach’s appointment thought imminent.
“They have to know it is a difficult situation, because Barcelona is a difficult club, but also because of the adverse financial situation, above all [LaLiga’s] financial fair play rules,” Xavi said when asked if he had any advice for his successor.
“It won’t be easy at all. They will suffer and they will need patience because it’s a really difficult job. The only thing that can save them is winning, whether they have been part of the club or not [previously].
“I have been looked at through a magnifying glass and a certain level of expectations were generated, because I was part of Barça’s best-ever era, which has played against me.”
