Why Xavi announced Barcelona exit

Xavi revealed he will be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season following harrowing defeat to Villarreal

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00:00 I don't know if I've explained it well, but I think this is a big problem for the situation in general.

00:08 I feel responsible. I think that things have worked out very well so far.

00:13 But I think that our project, me as a coach, has to be until June 30th.

00:28 I think that will free the players, and it will relieve the general situation of the club.

00:34 I've thought about the club. I feel good. But I've had it for days.

00:42 I've had the decision decided for days, and I've somehow freed myself.

00:48 But I don't see myself freeing the players, nor the situation of the club, nor the fans.

00:54 I don't want to be a hurdle for the club. I always want to be a solution.

01:01 I've been meeting with Prezi, and it's been a very humane conversation, with a lot of common sense.

01:09 I love Prezi a lot. I trust him, Rafa, Alejandro, Deco.

01:15 I still trust them, but I think it's time.

01:21 I don't feel bad about the financial situation, or about the situation in general.

01:30 I haven't told the players. I'll talk to them tomorrow.

01:33 Today I've seen them very, very, very, very screwed.

01:37 And that's one of the reasons for this change of dynamics.

01:42 They don't deserve the situation we're going through. They don't deserve it.

01:45 Today you'll kill me less, because by saying this, being in charge for another year, you'll kill me.

01:51 But now, being like this, I think it'll all be over.

01:54 I feel like this. I feel like I have to leave on June 30th.

01:58 And I think it's good for the club. Nothing more.

02:02 There's nothing more to add.