Facing mounting pressure, FC Barcelona’s head coach, Xavi Hernandez, has declared his intention to depart the Catalan giants at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.
The tipping point came after Saturday night’s 5-3 defeat to Villarreal, further exacerbating Barcelona’s struggles and leaving them trailing La Liga leaders Real Madrid by 10 points.
Xavi, who took charge in November 2021, succeeding Ronald Koeman, expressed his decision to step down in a statement, stating, “I have decided I will not continue beyond June 30. I took this decision days ago, I already knew but now it is time to make it public.”
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The Blaugrana, despite Xavi guiding them to the league title in his inaugural full season, have faced challenges in replicating their past success. Xavi emphasized that his choice to leave is not influenced by financial considerations but rather follows his instincts.
At 44, Xavi’s managerial tenure at Barcelona, marked by both triumphs and difficulties, is set to conclude as the club looks to navigate a turbulent period.