How much did it cost to part ways with him?

As per Spanish outlet El Pais, Barcelona have had to part with a hefty sum in order to remove him from the managerial role, with financial constraints perhaps the reason that he clung on to the job for so long in the first place.

The sum? Around 12 million euros, which will now have to be factored into any budget going forwards.

Reports in Spain claimed previously that Barcelona could only afford to spend around 16 million euros this January (as a first payment), and were looking to target Raheem Sterling. With 12 million now leaving the coffers, that move looks in serious doubt now.