Xavi Hernandez was keen on seeing Barcelona sign up Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich.

The Poland international has impressed in his first few games for the club, and already has a haul of four goals in his first three La Liga appearances.

Lewandowski is the first in Barca’s history (this century) to score as many as four goals in his first three La Liga games.

Xavi was full of praise for Lewandowski and hailed the striker’s attributes.

“I think Lewandoski is an extraordinary player. He is a natural leader and a born worker. He is an example for the squad,” Xavi said.

He added: “Apart from the goals, I want to highlight Lewandowski’s timing. He has the ball and protects it often.”

Barcelona’s next game is away at Sevilla on Saturday, before our Champions League game at home to Viktoria Plzen on 7 September.