Barcelona legend Xavi believes Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich would fit perfectly at Camp Nou.
The versatile 23-year-old has established himself as first-choice right-back at Bayern since moving from RB Leipzig in 2015, helping ease the impact of Phillip Lahm’s retirement in 2017.
Like Lahm, Kimmich can operate at full-back and in midfield, roles he grew into under the guidance of Pep Guardiola.
Kimmich has started all 17 of Bayern’s Bundesliga matches this season and has been an ever-present in their progression to the Champions League knockout stages.
“I spoke to Pep Guardiola, my ex-coach from Barcelona, about him,” Xavi told Sport Bild at a media day in Doha.
“I had never heard of him before. [But] since that day, I have followed his career.
“He would be the perfect player for Barcelona.
“In my career, I have always kept my eyes open to find players who would suit Barca. As Philipp Lahm could, Joshua Kimmich without problems [could] play at Barcelona, that would fit well.”