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Leicester ace backed to snub Chelsea for Barcelona
BARCELONA legend Xavi believes Leicester star Riyad Mahrez is capable of playing for the Catalan club in the future.
Riyad Mahrez has been excellent for Leicester
The 25-year-old has scored 17 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions leading to some of Europe's biggest clubs being linked.
In January, Chelsea were said to be weighing up a £20m in the summer.
But Xavi feels the attacker is talented enough to play for Barca.
"He is a very good player," he told Arabic website Al Araby Al Jadeed.
"He suddenly came to my attention this season, I didn't know about him before, but this season he has blown up.
Riyad Mahrez - Spotlight on
"He has made a name for himself among the top names in the English league and played exceptionally well. Thanks to what he has done for his club, he can now play for any big club in Europe.
"[Asked if he could play for Barca] Yeah, why not? He could play for Barcelona in the future.
"He is talented, but that is not in my hands these days!"
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