Xavi's argument to convince Kessie

On the day of his presentation as a Barcelona player, Kessie acknowledged that Xavi was the key to his decision to accept Barcelona's offer. The coach was personally in charge of convincing the Ivorian midfielder.

'Mundo Deportivo' claims that Xavi personally called Kessie. The player already had the 'Cule' proposal on the table and had certain doubts. The coach wanted to put an end to them.

Xavi told him that he would have a key role at FC Barcelona. Kessie asked him to tell him why he wanted him if he didn't have 'Cule DNA'. The coach responded by explaining in depth the role he had in mind for him.

In his day, Xavi met African players such as Toure Yaya and Keita and he wants a player with these characteristics under his orders, with experience but, above all, strength. He explained to him that his role would be to protect the other midfielders. His function will be to give them freedom to move forward while he prevents anyone else from getting close to them.

The conversation paid off. Kessie liked the project that Xavi had designed for him and, only then, he agreed to sign for FC Barcelona.