Luis Enrique to leave Celta amid Barcelona speculation


Celta Vigo's coach Luis Enrique reacts during their Spanish first division soccer match against Real Madrid at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo May 11, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal

MADRID (Reuters) - Luis Enrique has stepped down as Celta Vigo coach midway through his two-year contract amid speculation he is poised to replace Gerardo Martino at Barcelona.

"The time has come to announce that I am not staying in Vigo next season," Luis Enrique told a news conference on Friday without giving away details of his future plans.

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