Barca have talent to replace Pedro, Xavi, says Bartra


BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona will miss forward Pedro and midfielder Xavi following their recent exits but the Spanish and European champions have plenty of talent to replace them, defender Marc Bartra said on Friday.

Pedro, who had limited playing time last season, wrapped up a move to English Premier League champions Chelsea worth around 30 million euros ($33.9 million) on Thursday, while Xavi called time on a glittering Barca career and left for Qatari side Al Sadd at the end of last season.

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