In a stunning turn of events, the head coach of FC Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez has confirmed his departure from the club at the end of the season.
The revelation came in a post-match press conference following Barcelona’s 5-3 defeat at the hands of Villarreal in La Liga, leaving the defending champions a staggering 10 points behind rivals Real Madrid.
Xavi Leaves Barcelona for the Betterment of the Club
Xavi, a true Culé, expressed his belief that the team has reached a “point of no return” and emphasized the need for change.
“I will leave Barcelona in June. I spoke with the board and the club today. I will leave on the 30th of June,” said the Barcelona boss.
The decision, according to Xavi, was made days ago, as he felt the players could not free themselves up, and he didn’t want to be a hindrance to the club’s progress.
“I don’t want to be a problem for the club, but the opposite,” he added.
Acknowledging the recent struggles of the team, including a 4-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final and a humiliating 4-2 defeat against Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey, Xavi believes his departure is the key to unlocking the team and improving the overall mood.
As Barcelona now finds themselves 10 points adrift in the La Liga race, attention turns to Wednesday’s clash against Osasuna, where they’ll look to bounce back.
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Meanwhile, the club’s president, Joan Laporta, and the board must initiate the search for a new manager to guide the reigning Spanish champions through this challenging period.
In the wake of Xavi’s shocking announcement, the football world is left wondering about the future of Barcelona and who will step in to fill the void left by the iconic coach. Stay tuned as the Catalan giants navigate a crucial transitional phase!