Outgoing Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said his work at the club has never been sufficiently valued and that it will be "impossible" for his successor to enjoy the job.
Xavi, 44, announced after Saturday's 5-3 defeat to Villarreal that he will leave Barça at the end of the current campaign, despite having a contract until 2025.
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Barça won LaLiga by 10 points last season under Xavi, but they have failed to kick on this term, exiting the Spanish Supercopa and the Copa del Rey this month while falling 11 points behind league leaders Girona.