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Xavi confirms he’ll leave Barcelona at end of season

Related Topics: Joan Laporta, Barcelona

Xavi confirmed he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season following Saturday’s 5-3 defeat to Villarreal at Montjuic.

The coach spoke to Joan Laporta after the game and then made it to his press conference where he announced his decision.

“Before you ask me the pertinent questions, I want to announce that as of June 30, I will not continue as Barça coach,” he said.

“We have been talking about it with Laporta and as a culé I think that the club needs a change of dynamic.

“As a culé, thinking about the club and the players I think they will free themselves and will be calmer.