Xavi: Barcelona will welcome Fabregas

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has described Cesc Fabregas as an extraordinary player.

Barca failed with two bids for their former youth team midfielder last year and have reportedly had an initial offer turned down this summer as well.
But the Catalan club are likely to return with a new bid for the 24 year-old in the coming days and Xavi says his arrival would be positive for Barca.
"Competition is always good and Cesc is an extraordinary footballer," he said.
"If he comes, it will be to help out."
However, the midfielder hopes comparisons will not be drawn between Cesc and himself, as happened when Xavi broke through in the late 1990s and was dubbed as a successor to then captain and now coach Pep Guardiola.
"They put that label on me of being a replacement for Pep Guardiola and it wasn't fun at all," the 31-year-old said.
Xavi also celebrated the renewal of 20 year-old midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who has signed a new contract to remain at the Nou Camp until 2015.
"Thiago has renewed and that's great news," he said.
"He is a fantastic player with a lot of talent - the competitiveness of the group is great."
Xavi began last season with a niggling injury, but says he is feeling good ahead of the next campaign.
"I feel good physically, I'm very motivated and content," he said.
"Last year I suffered some tendonitis in the Achilles tendon but I'm over that.
"I'll try to start off as best I can and at the highest level."