He claims Manchester United, Chelsea, City and Arsenal all wanted him at some time, and I'm sure he is right, but England would have been too tough for him.
He likes the sun on his back, and I cannot imagine getting the best out of him on a snowy Wednesday evening at Newcastle.
Xavi has spent his entire professional career at Barca, and the 34-year-old has moved to bed any suggestions that he could ever appear in the Premier League as he enters his final years.
Xavi Hernandez: "There was always talk United, or Chelsea or City and Arsenal wanted to sign me but never anything concrete.
"My thinking was always clear. I am such a Barcelona fan, so my first, second and third option is always Barca.
"I never thought of leaving like Cesc Fabregas who went to Arsenal.
"I want to be here for ever. If I am not at Barcelona, I will always be thinking of Barca.
"If I had played for City, United, Arsenal or Chelsea, I'd keep asking what is going on at Barca — my club.
"All the big English clubs know getting Xavi is impossible. They know Xavi is a fan of Barcelona, he won't come."