'Things need to change' – Xavi announces shock decision to leave Barcelona at end of the season | ISV1I46 | 2024-01-28 16:08:02
Xavi has introduced he'll step down as Barcelona head coach on the finish of the season.
The legendary midfielder, who guided the Catalan giants to La Liga success last season, made his shock announcement following Barcelona's 5-Three defeat at house to Villarreal.
Xavi dropped the bombshell in his post-match press conference.
'We now have been talking about it with [club president Joan] Laporta and as a culé I feel that the membership needs a change of dynamic,' Xavi stated.
'As a culé, enthusiastic about the club and the gamers I feel they may free themselves and can be calmer. Considering as a membership man I feel one of the best factor is to go away on June 30.
'That stated, I'll give my greatest in the remaining four months, I feel we will have a great season and I hope the dynamic modifications.'
Xavi made his choice public before informing his own players.
'I haven't informed the gamers, tomorrow I'll speak to them, right now I have seen them very upset, it is among the causes for this variation of dynamics, they don't deserve the state of affairs we're going by means of.
'There is a excellent human high quality, excellent workforce and what's occurring typically has no rationalization.
'We have now to be courageous simply as we have been once we got here, and not cling to the place and the contract. It's a state of affairs that needs to be decided like this.'
After last season's success, Barcelona have struggled to duplicate that type and are 10 factors off the highest of the Spanish prime flight, led by arch-rivals Real Madrid.
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Xavi, who gained eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues with the membership, ended his enjoying career in 2019, starting his managerial profession with Al-Saad in Qatar before returning to Catalonia in 2021.
The 44-year-old stated earlier this month he would 'pack his luggage' if his players misplaced faith in him within the aftermath of the 4-1 defeat to Actual Madrid within the Spanish Super Cup.
Barcelona responded with wins over Unionistas and Actual Betis however have been dumped out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Membership midweek with defeat at residence to Villarreal the final nail in the coffin.
