Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has named Sergio Busquets as the best midfielder of the last 15 years.The 33-year-old has been at the heart of the Blaugrana side since first breaking into the senior team in the 2008-09 season. He also played a major role in Spain's glorious run between 2008 and 2012 on the international stage, helping them win the World Cup in 2010 and the Euros two years later.With over 800 career appearances and 32 titles with club and country, Busquets is widely hailed as one of the best midfielders of all time.FC Barcelona Fans Nation@fcbfn_liveSergio Busquets has completed the most half-space passes in La Liga 21-22. — @DatoBHJ5:20 AM · Apr 11, 2022282Sergio Busquets has completed the most half-space passes in La Liga 21-22. — @DatoBHJ https://t.co/M4ZiJdHSQsSpeaking of players in the position, Casemiro has also laid down a benchmark for consistency since returning to Real Madrid from his loan spell at FC Porto.His accomplishments at the club, including his role in their famous UEFA Champions League three-peat, have led many to consider him one of the best defensive midfielders ever.However, if there was a debate, Xavi has no doubts that Busquets is better and offers a lot to his side.Speaking at a press conference ahead of their league clash with Levante, Xavi said:“With all due respect to Casemiro, Busquets is the best defensive midfielder in the last 15 years. Finding a player like him is very complicated and what he gives us, no one can.”Busquets' contract with Barcelona runs until June 2023, and there are rumors (via El Nacional) that he could seek a new challenge.Busquets is reportedly (via Onze) open to moving to the MLS to play for Inter Miami before calling time on his career.Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoMLS clubs are approaching Sergio Busquets since July 2021. He decided to wait and turn down the opening proposals as he only wanted to stay at Barça. #FCB…but MLS clubs will try again to tempt Busquets, in particular Inter Miami - as expected & confirmed by @xavicampos twitter.com/BarcaUniversal…Barça Universal@BarcaUniversalSergio Busquets will stay at Barça this season, but he does not rule out moving to the MLS in 2022.— @FabrizioRomano5:01 AM · Feb 26, 20227352496Sergio Busquets will stay at Barça this season, but he does not rule out moving to the MLS in 2022.— @FabrizioRomano https://t.co/nYWNudZ31QMLS clubs are approaching Sergio Busquets since July 2021. He decided to wait and turn down the opening proposals as he only wanted to stay at Barça. 🇺🇸🇪🇸 #FCB…but MLS clubs will try again to tempt Busquets, in particular Inter Miami - as expected & confirmed by @xavicampos ⤵️ twitter.com/BarcaUniversal…According to transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano, the David Beckham-owned franchise may not be the only MLS side interested in the Spaniard.Romano stated that MLS teams have been approaching Busquets since July 2021, but the midfielder has decided to wait and turn down any proposals for now.Barcelona continue to make progress under XaviFollowing a nervy 3-2 win over Levante, Barcelona are now 15 games unbeaten in La Liga, winning 11 times.They were languishing in seventh place when Xavi arrived, but the Spaniard has now brought them up to second in the standings. It's a testament to the massive impact he's made since arriving at Camp Nou in November.Players Sayings@PlayersSayingsXavi:🗣"With all due respect to Casemiro, Sergio Busquets is the best defensive midfielder in the last 15 years. Finding a player like him is very complicated and what he gives us, no one can."3:46 AM · Apr 10, 2022433Xavi:🗣"With all due respect to Casemiro, Sergio Busquets is the best defensive midfielder in the last 15 years. Finding a player like him is very complicated and what he gives us, no one can." https://t.co/dSSM3881lnThe league title seems beyond reach for Barcelona as Real Madrid hold a significant advantage with just seven games remaining. However, the Blaugrana are looking to clinch their first Europa League crown. They host Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of their quarter-final clash on Thursday. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.