Xavi Hernandez to step down as Barcelona boss when season ends

Xavi will step down as Barcelona head coach at the end of the season.

He announced the decision after Barcelona lost 5-3 at home to Villarreal, conceding twice in added time at the Nou Camp.

The result which leaves them 10 points off LaLiga leaders Real Madrid. Girona are also ahead of them in second, currently on 52 points.

"I want to announce that on June 30 I will no longer continue as the coach at Barca," Xavi said.

"I think the situation needs to change course, and as a culer, I cannot allow the current situation."

Xavi added that he made the decision 'several days ago,' and although the hard defeat to Villarreal set the scene for him to announce the decision, he 'would have made' it soon enough.

He said he hoped this decision will decrease the stress and tension his team is enduring.