Xavi and Nini are top depositors for Iniesta

The reaction to the announcement by Barcelona's captain Andreas Iniesta on Friday that he was leaving the team was at the end of the season.

The former Barca star, Xavi Hernandez, has a picture of him with Iniesta, who are raising the UEFA Cup. "Partner, colleague and friend, your generosity was greater than your talent, it was great to play by you, thank you very much," he said.

"Thanks for everything Iniesta, I was delighted to play with you," said Thomas Vermaelen, Barcelona defender.

"I wish you all the best, Commander," said the Spanish goalkeeper, Jasper Silesen.

"I'm fortunate to have lived next to you, I'll miss you a lot," said Nelson Simedo, the head of the list.

"The adults deserve to get out in this way, Andreas Iniesta is an example for everyone who wants to be a footballer," said Spain coach Juleen Lobetigi.

David Villa, the former Barcelona star, said: "Thank you, my friend, for making me enjoy it. Thank you for everything we have lived together. Thank you for all the magical times you have given us. You deserve the best."

"Without Iniesta, thank you for everything, it was a real honor for me," said Ravenna Alcantara.

"Andreas does not leave, in fact, not only the fans, but also the fun and happiness in football will not be the same without you," said Mohamed El Nini, the Egyptian international in Arsenal.