LIGA - Xavi unveiled by club, says rules come first before style of play

As the club's new coach laid down a tough message during his unveiling on Monday, Xavi Hernandez stated Barcelona's players will have to play by his rules and increase their standards.

Xavi was introduced to around 10,000 spectators at Camp Nou before signing his contract on the field with his family and Barca president Joan Laporta.

Xavi's main focus in a news conference following the presenting ceremony was less about style and more about substance, with the Spaniard emphasizing the importance of restoring order as the first priority.

"In the first moment it's important we put rules in the team, that's the first point," said Xavi.

"Then we talk about values - respect, attitude, effort - if we don't have these values, we don't have a team.

"And then we can look at models of play, how we defend and attack, but the rules come first.

"It is not about being hard, but about order and rules, and the rules must be followed. When I had rules in the dressing room, things went well. Without rules, things have not gone so well. It is not about discipline, it is about order."