Xavi, Barcelona's coach, announced that he will leave his position at the end of the current season.
The former Barcelona and Spain midfielder took charge in November 2021 after leaving Qatari club Al Sadd.
He led them to the Spanish title in his first full season in 2022-23, but on Saturday 5-3 defeat at home to Villarreal This leaves them 10 points behind Real Madrid, leaders of the Spanish League.
“I think the situation needs to change course,” the 44-year-old said. “I cannot allow the current situation to exist.”
The 2010 World Cup winner said this month he would “He packed his bags“If his players lost confidence in him after A Defeated 4-1 by rival Real Madrid In the Spanish Super Cup.
Barcelona responded with back-to-back victories, but were then eliminated from the Copa del Rey Defeat against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday before falling further behind in the title race at Villarreal.
More to follow.
