Barcelona have undergone a dramatic transformation since hiring Xavi Hernandez as their head coach in November.
And as part of his vision for the club, the club legend has had to channel his inner Pep Guardiola to make some brutal decisions. It has been widely reported in Catalonia that Xavi met with Gerard Pique to inform him that he will not be a regular starter for the coming season.
The veteran centre-back has been with the club since 2008 and has made over 600 appearances, but the 35-year-old now faces sitting on the bench or heading for the exit in search of first-team football. Similarly, Dani Alves confirmed his departure on Instagram after the club declined to offer an extension.
