Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has made a shock decision on his future after the embarrassing loss to Villarreal.
The Catalan giants' title ambitions took another blow after losing 5-3 to the Yellow Submarine on home soil.
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The Spanish tactician has now announced he will step down as manager when the season finishes.
"I want to announce that on June 30 I will no longer continue as the coach at Barca," Xavi said, as per Sky Sports.
"I think the situation needs to change course, and as a culer, I cannot allow the current situation."
"The best thing is for me to leave. I will give my best until the end of the season.
"This decision will help the players and the club.
"I want the best for the club, and the best thing is that I leave my position at the end of the season.
"I wouldn't change my decision even if I won the Champions League. I will tell the players tomorrow.
"I'm the most responsible one, so the players will finally feel free now."
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