Xavi to exit Barcelona at the end of the season

Xavi will depart Barcelona this summer after providing a short announcement yesterday. The Barcelona legend has seen his club slip to 10 points behind league leaders Real Madrid and slump to defeat against Villarreal.

In the Spanish Super Cup, Barca slumped to a 4-1 defeat and slumped out of the Copa Del Rey with a loss against Athletic Bilbao last Wednesday.

"I've been a man of the club. I've prioritised it above even myself. I've given everything I have," said Xavi.

"And I will continue to do so to make the fans feel proud. I think the club needs a change of dynamic. For the good of the players, I believe that they will free themselves. We play with a lot of tension.

"For the good of the board of directors, it is best that I leave. I will give my best. I think all of that will help the dynamic change. This is the message I would like to give. I think I am doing the right thing.

"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."