According to the President of Barcelona, ??a small number of pupils at the heart of the club can be explained by the fact that the team has played for more than 10 years top-class players.

"Xavi criticized Barcelona for the fact that now few students began to punch in the basis? The problem lies in themselves Xavi, Iniesta, Messi and other players," - quotes Bartomeu New York Times.

"It's hard to get into the main team when there are already Messi, Neimar, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets or Pique. Xavi played for Barcelona for 15 years, and during this time, 15 players had to leave the club, "states the president of the club.

"The same situation with Iniesta, who in the club is already 16 or 17 years old. Who will become the new Messi? Perhaps other players could become it, but this should not be in the team of Lionel himself. Xavi himself created this problem. He and other players, "- said Bartomeu.

Earlier it was reported that Barcelona could sign Mabppe in the event of Neimar's departure.