While the announcement was unexpected, the striker backed his manager's decision to leave Camp Nou at season's end.
Luis Suarez said he was shocked when head coach Luis Enrique announced his decision to leave at the end of the season.
Following Barca's 6-1 La Liga rout of Sporting Gijon on Wednesday, Luis Enrique revealed he will step down at the conclusion of his contract in June.
Winner of eight trophies as head coach at Barca, the 46-year-old former midfielder — who replaced Gerardo Martino in 2014 — cited the need for rest as the Catalan giants still fight for La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey glory.