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Tata Martino with Lionel Messi. AP/Press Association Images

Tata Martino to leave Barcelona at end of the season - reports

Catalan station E-Sport 3 believes the Argentine’s plans to vacate his post during the summer are ‘common knowledge’ to the Barca players.

CATALAN SPORTS CHANNEL E-Sport 3 is reporting that Barcelona boss Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino is to leave the club at the end of this season.

The station has claimed Martino has informed some of his closest colleagues that he will leave Barca once the season concludes in May. His two-year contract with the Spanish champions has a clause that should see no financial penalties incurred, or hindrances offered, if he leaves after one season.

The manager has been reportedly reluctant to talk about his future but E-Sport 3 believes many in his inner circle are aware of the decision. It adds that although no announcement has been made to staff Martino’s plans to leave are ‘common knowledge’ among the Barca players.

Martino has been linked to the Argentina job and may take the reins from Alejandro Sabella after this summer’s World Cup in Brazil. The Argentine was on the bench for his team’s 7-0 league win over Osasuna on sunday.

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    Mar 17th 2014, 8:39 PM

    Hopefully there’s one of those clauses in David moyses contract too!

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    Mar 17th 2014, 8:44 PM

    Needs to phone Wenger for tips on being the best manager ever. Wenger manages the best team in the world. Great selection of coats too

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    Mar 17th 2014, 8:48 PM

    Wondering how long you can keep this rubbish up ?

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    Mar 17th 2014, 9:06 PM

    On behalf of all arsenal fans,please shut up

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    Mar 17th 2014, 9:21 PM

    Hes called the village id10t….. Theres always one…

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    Mar 17th 2014, 9:26 PM

    I came in on a wrecking ball

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    Mar 17th 2014, 11:45 PM

    Sean Barber, Dario Gradi won more trophies in less years!!!!!

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    Mar 18th 2014, 1:54 AM

    Brendan Rodgers could be the one to take over if roumers are to be believed.

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    Mar 18th 2014, 11:12 AM

    And to think Neymar chose them over PSG and Chelsea because of “managerial stability”.

    This will have them up to 5 in 30 months.

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