Barcelona boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has announced that he will leave his post after failing to guide the club to the Primera Division title.
Atletico Madrid were crowned Spanish champions for the first time since 1996 after drawing 1-1 with Barca in a dramatic La Liga title decider on the season's final day.
Having also fallen short in the Champions League and Copa del Rey -- with semifinal exits to Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid respectively -- Martino has decided to leave Barca, confirming he has reached "an agreement to cease being the coach.''
The Argentinean manager, whose one trophy came in the season-opening Spanish Supercopa, arrived at Camp Nou from Newell's Old Boys last summer, stepping in for Tito Vilanova as he sought treatment in his fight against cancer -- a battle he ultimately lost last month.
Martino's future with the Catalans had been the subject of speculation for some time, and his exit paves the way for Barcelona legend Luis Enrique to take the reins after departing from Celta Vigo earlier this week.
It is the first time since 2008 that Barcelona have ended the season without a major piece of silverware.
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