Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says he's happy playing for coach Xavi.

Gundogan's agent has this week rubbished claims he spoke with Galatasaray officials about a January move.

And the Germany midfielder stated today: "I have a good relationship with Xavi. I came to Barcelona for him and spoke to him twice before speaking on the phone.

“I think we have great compatibility."

The former Manchester City captain also revealed a message from manager Pep Guardiola.

He added, “I recently visited Pep at his house in Barcelona and we talked. He told me that if I or my family needed anything in Barcelona, I could always contact him."