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‘I am grateful for the opportunity’ — Xavi gives classy response to being axed by Joan Laporta at Barcelona

The Xavi Hernández Era is officially over at Barcelona as the legendary midfielder was informed by president Joan Laporta on Friday that he will not continue as first team head coach next season after a messy saga that saw Xavi initially announce his intention to leave, then reverse his decision only to be fired less than a month later.

Xavi has decided to stay classy throughout this soap opera, and once again gave a honorable message in his final press conference ahead of Sunday’s La Liga finale against Sevilla, which will be his last game as Barça coach.