Barcelona Femení's successful coach, Jonatan Giráldez, who led the team to a Champions League victory, has informed the club that he intends to depart when his contract expires at the end of the season, according to a source cited by ESPN's Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens.

The 32-year-old Giráldez has communicated his decision now, providing Barcelona with time to devise a contingency plan for the upcoming season.

While local reports suggest Giráldez has attracted interest from multiple NWSL teams, including a notable offer, the source could not confirm these details to ESPN.

Giráldez is expected to address the media on Wednesday, preceding Barcelona's Champions League game against Rosengård.

Taking over from Lluís Cortés in 2021, Giráldez, who was previously part of Cortés's staff, has achieved significant success in his two years at the helm.

Barcelona clinched Liga F titles in the last two seasons, including an unbeaten league campaign in 2021–22 with 30 wins out of 30 games.

Additionally, they reached the finals of the last two Champions League editions, losing to Lyon in 2022 but securing a thrilling comeback victory against Wolfsburg with a 3-2 win in this year's final, marking their second Champions League triumph.

Giráldez's remarkable coaching performance earned him a nomination for The Best FIFA Women's Coach Award 2023, alongside Chelsea's Emma Hayes and England's Sarina Wiegman.

While Giráldez has been linked to potential opportunities in the United States, details about his future plans remain unconfirmed at this stage.