Barcelona's head coach, Xavi Hernandez, dropped a bombshell by confirming his departure from the club at the end of the season. The announcement comes on the heels of Barcelona's disappointing 5-3 defeat at the hands of Villarreal in La Liga, a result that leaves the defending champions a considerable 10 points adrift of league leaders Real Madrid.
Speaking at a post-match press conference, Xavi disclosed, "I will leave Barcelona in June. We have reached a point of no return. It's time for change. As a Culé, I think that it's time to leave. I spoke with the board and the club today. I will leave on the 30th of June."
The decision follows a string of subpar performances by Barcelona, raising speculations about Xavi's future after a 4-1 loss to arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final and a humiliating 4-2 defeat against Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey. The recent defeat to Villarreal marked a significant low, with the Catalan giants conceding a total of nine goals in their last two games.
As Barcelona finds itself 10 points behind league leaders Girona, questions arise about the club's ability to bounce back. The upcoming match against Osasuna presents an opportunity for redemption, but the team faces the challenge of regaining its footing in the league.
Xavi's departure adds an unexpected layer to Barcelona's current struggles, and the football world awaits further developments as the club navigates the aftermath of this managerial bombshell
