Xavi Announces He\'ll Step Down As Barcelona Manager After Season
Xavi has announced he will step down as manager of Barcelona at the end of the current season.
Xavi, who only recently penned a new deal until 2025, says he made the decision before the Villarreal game, but that now is the right moment to make it official.
\"I would like to announce that I will not remain Barça manager beyond the end of this season,\" Xavi confirmed in a news conference.
\"I had decided to leave a few days ago, but I think now is the right time to announce it to help reduce the tension that exists around the club. A change of dynamic is needed.
\"So, as a Barça fan, thinking of the club\'s best interests, and of the players, I think it\'s the right decision. No one is bigger than the club and I am a supporter above all. I love this club.\"
Barcelona is 10 points behind Real Madrid in LaLiga.
Via Sam Marsden/ESPN