Barcelona coach Xavi admits Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's departure for Chelsea wasn't something anyone wanted.
Barcelona sent Aubameyang to Chelsea on the final day of the summer window as part of their financial restructuring.
"Aubameyang helped us a lot, as a person he is a treasure, he always has a smile and always trained well," said Xavi.
"I feel sorry for him, and for every player that has left, but they have all been professional, even those who I told in May that I didn't count on them."
Joan Laporta has been at the head of Los Cules' recruitment drive this summer, headlining with an ambitious move for Robert Lewandowski, and the former Al-Sadd coach praised his president for his diligent work.
"They have built a great squad for Barcelona, not for me," he continued.
"The team, this great squad has been made by Mateu, Jordi Cruyff and Joan Laporta.
"I have missed a player, that being said I'm super satisfied and have no complaints, the club has made an effort and I am grateful."