Xavi Hernandez rules out being a coach in the near future LaLiga - Barcelona Wants to continue playing football

Former Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez has indicated that the time to turn himself into a coach hasn't arrived yet, as he still feels his football career hasn't come to an end.

At the age of 38, he hasn't contemplated an imminent retirement.

"I feel good and I'm having a hard time leaving professional football," he told TV3.

"I still get the ball and I enjoy it and my idea is to enjoy until the body holds up.

"I am going step by step, I am still training and I have been taking the coaching course.

"I have done very well and put my ideas in order, but I have to see myself on a bench, with my staff and see what I can transmit."

The current Al Sadd SC player went on to talk about the Blaugrana's upcoming signing, Athur Melo.

"I haven't seen him playing a full match and I have seen videos," he added.

"I think he is talented and he can fit very well in Barcelona, but another thing is the mentality and the ability to adapt to the country."