Barcelona's Gerardo Martino steps down as head mentor

Gerardo Martino is to venture down as Barcelona mentor by common agree in the wake of neglecting to win La Liga.

Barcelona required to beat Atletico Madrid in the last round of the season on Saturday, however a 1-1 draw gave the recent the title.

 "I profoundly lament not having accomplished the objectives that this club has dependably been set and attained"

Gerardo Martino

That implied Barcelona completed the season without a real trophy shockingly since 2007-08.

Martino, 51, said: "I'm sad I was unable to convey. I'd get a kick out of the chance to thank the club for their trust in me."

Martino supplanted Tito Vilanova in July a year ago, marking a two-year contract at the Nou Camp club.

His landing in Barcelona denoted the Argentine's first occupation outside of South America since a six-month spell playing for Tenerife in 1991.

Martino directed 40 wins in his 59 recreations responsible for the 2012-13 champions, yet neglected to convey domesticated or European achievement.

Barcelona left the Champions League at the quarter-last stage, when they lost to Atletico Madrid.

They likewise lost to Real Madrid in the last of the Copa del Rey.

"I profoundly lament not having accomplished the objectives that this club has dependably been set and attained," Martino included.

"These are extraordinary players. My most excellent appreciation goes to the players. They have done right by me."

Barca's wearing executive Andoni Zubizarreta said: "We are appreciative to 'Tata'. This has been an intense season."