Barcelona have come in for criticism for the way they have treated Xavi, and other club legends, by Sevilla boss Quique Sánchez Flores.
The club have opted to part ways with Xavi just weeks after confirming he would be staying on for another season as manager.
Xavi’s final game in charge will be on Sunday against Sevilla, and Sanchez Flores says he will give his opponent a big hug when he sees him.
“I shouldn’t say this, but how badly Barcelona treats its legends. What a bad streak,” he told reporters.
“With Koeman, with Messi, with Xavi now, how bad.