Xavi Hernández has announced he will leave his position as Barcelona's head coach on June 30, following a challenging season marked by a 5-3 defeat to Villarreal, Cup exit to Athletic Bilbao, and Super Cup loss to Real Madrid. He stated that it's 'time for change' and that his departure is the 'best decision possible for all parties involved,' acknowledging that the players 'will finally feel free now.' Xavi also commented on the intense scrutiny from the press, saying 'you [the press] won’t kill me anymore.' Frenkie de Jong showed support for Xavi and the coaching staff while accepting the players' role in the team's shortcomings.
"The question now is does Xavi last till the end of the season" ❓ Spanish football expert Terry Gibson reacts to Xavi's departure announcement 👇 https://t.co/qcCJxPGu8G
Barcelona manager Xavi to leave at end of season - my analysis for @BBCSport https://t.co/bMUzHBFed2
"You feel that many times there is a lack of respect" 🗣️ Xavi explains his decision to step down at the end of the season 👇 https://t.co/BbFMvKDcLT
Only a few months after lifting the Spanish title, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez dramatically announced he would walk away from the club at the end of the season. #AFPSports ➡️ https://t.co/Q40ZJcFOey https://t.co/pim6vePNn0
Xavi announces he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season. https://t.co/tBgpkbtXGP
🔵🔴 Xavi: "This has happened to every Barcelona manager after some time. You end up leaving because it's not worth it to continue". "I will rest for a bit after this season. My family have been suffering a lot with me in this tenure. I want to be with them". https://t.co/dbM3fwGWLF
🔵🔴 Xavi on his contract extended just few months ago: "It's not about the contract. It will never be a problem, I decide with my heard". "Nobody can deny that I'm a man of the club. I decided to put the club in front of my own interests. I have given everything for the club". https://t.co/A8RRVeozwM
Xavi Won’t Continue at Barcelona after This Season, Citing ‘Lack of Respect’ and Mental Fatigue https://t.co/paAyPch2J8
Xavi Hernández announces he will leave Barcelona at end of season after 5-3 loss to Villarreal, Cup exit to Athletic and Super Cup loss to Madrid https://t.co/y6pQSuNMQ4
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will leave his post at the end of the season after his struggling team were beaten 5-3 by Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga ⬇️ https://t.co/O7fy8GC44i
🚨 Thiago Motta: “I heard of Xavi leaving Barça, yes — they told me this news some minutes ago…”. “Barça links for the future? I live in the present. I’m enjoying my time at Bologna, I’m only focused on the present”. https://t.co/1zm54helKc
Xavi Hernández announces he will leave Barcelona at end of season after 5-3 loss https://t.co/KGWCEbmrqh
Barca manager Xavi to leave at the end of the season https://t.co/Qp6hiPEHxr https://t.co/KzjzFDpgOa
Xavi won't continue as Barcelona coach after this season https://t.co/DSTGK9FNgf
Xavi: Barcelona manager to leave at end of season https://t.co/hpd6aOmJqv
🚨 Xavi: “You asked me many times that if I'd be the Sir Alex Ferguson of Barça... the truth is that it will NEVER happen here”. “You guys won't allow it — being Barça coach is so difficult”. “You see how they kill you, they criticize you, it affects you”. https://t.co/tDvo5qmB73
Xavi's time as Barcelona boss will come to an end this summer ❌ #BBCFootball https://t.co/tzO1sPDJmf
🚨🗣️ Xavi: “Being a Barça coach is a very cruel and unpleasant feeling… There is a lack of respect, the energy goes down and it affects you, until it leads you to this decision.” https://t.co/PxRoYDs9rV
Xavi QUITS: Barcelona icon will step down as manager at the end of the season after claiming the club has 'reached a point of no return' and insists it's 'time for change' https://t.co/QLzEMW5Czi https://t.co/dJ9cCrtNyv
🚨 Xavi: “Everything will be calmer now, we can compete for the Champions League… at least with this decision you [the press] won’t kill me anymore”. “The club will improve with this decision”. https://t.co/sA1FDGIB0L
🚨 Xavi: “This club needs a change of dynamic. Leaving Barça is the best decision possible for all parties involved”. “I’m the most responsible one, so the players will finally feel free now”. https://t.co/2sPpFv2wyj
BREAKING: Xavi Hernandez is set to step down as Head Coach of Barcelona at the end of the season 🚨 https://t.co/ECx2I9bGq4
Xavi quits Barcelona in bombshell announcement moments after defeat https://t.co/pyhuLpjy4R https://t.co/6gf4TMn0Rw
🚨 BREAKING: Xavi Hernández has decided that he will LEAVE Barcelona on June 30th! https://t.co/R9Coz9L47B
Xavi has announced he will leave his position as Barcelona head coach at the end of the current campaign. #FCB More from @polballus 🔗 https://t.co/siAH9blRu6 https://t.co/lFsWKbzu40
Xavi Hernández: "I want to announce that on June 30 I will no longer continue as the coach at Barça. I think the situation needs to change course, and as a culer, I cannot allow the current situation." https://t.co/VSEfG2zRNt
🚨 Xavi: “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”. https://t.co/PiT9gZItRQ
Xavi announces he’s decided not to continue after June 30. He’ll leave the club. @TheAthleticFC
Xavi announces that he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season 😱 https://t.co/APPCoXxQSH
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Xavi Hernández has decided to LEAVE Barcelona at the end of the season. https://t.co/yuWrx7JgSR
🔵🔴 Xavi: “I understand Frenkie de Jong’s words and we all being responsible, but I’m the most responsible”. “We made mistakes but that penalty play conditions the game”. “Even the fourth referee tells me that it's a clear penalty”. https://t.co/pmAQkwb1Aj
🔵🔴 De Jong: “It's our fault, players’ fault — if it doesn't work out it's our fault”. “There is complete confidence in Xavi and the staff, they are doing a good job. This can’t happen and it’s our fault”. https://t.co/OBma3EBduJ
🚨🔵🔴 Xavi on his future: “The board tells me to forget about leaving”. “They are happy with the project, also the president is proud and we’re already talking regarding things about next season with Deco”. “Rumours about my continuity are there since August… I'm still here”. https://t.co/dChnGWRW2l
🚨🔵🔴 Xavi: “I’m calm about my future. I've been here for two and half years now. I have less than more left”. “Pep was here for 4 years, Luis Enrique for 3. There will come a point where I've to leave, rest assured…”. https://t.co/ttCatNGm4v
🔵🔴 Xavi: "Trust me, Barcelona have very good future and I'm not talking about myself". "I'm talking about the youngsters. That's why I'm playing them, I really want them to be ready for the future". "It's not about me being the manager or not. These guys are special". https://t.co/VlxD2fo1JV
🔵🔴 Araujo on Xavi's future: "Xavi's future depends on the board, we can't intervene. But trust me, we're very happy with the coach". "He has helped us a lot and we want him to stay". https://t.co/v2zUQNOxCR
🚨🔵🔴 Xavi: “If at the end of the season we are not at a competitive level... I will have to leave”. “I know where I am, it’s a top club. Here at Barça you need to win titles or you will be at risk”. “I’m convinced the project here has top potential with top young players”. https://t.co/vVySrdga0r
🔵🔴 Xavi: “We can be proud as we were fighting until the end”. “We were competing very well with our young players against a very good side, they’re so good at home”. “Athletic are so intense, it’s very difficult, we have to restart now and focus on La Liga and Champions”. https://t.co/AfB3krIKoJ
Silva: "We knew we needed a goal to lift the team and the crowd. We had that moment with Andreas that hit the post. Maybe it could have been different. The game became more emotional, They gave everything."
Marco Silva: "The performance, overall, it wasn’t our best performance but I would prefer to start with the desire, commitment and attitude of our players. They gave everything. To stay in the semi final until the last minute showed their commitment." #FFC
TC: "We are determined to turn this tie on its head...Huge occasions like tonight are ones to relish." Tosin: "We have full belief" Silva: "From the moment our players enter the field, they are going to need to feel your energy and support." #FFC https://t.co/MiNMNMlO3P