Barcelona has confirmed that Andoni Zubizarreta’s contract has been terminated.

“The FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu has decided to terminate as of today the contract of the Club’s Director of Football, Andoni Zubizarreta.

The President, in the name of the Club, thanks Andoni Zubizarreta for his contribution, dedication and professionalism over the last four years in his role at the head of the Club’s football area.

FC Barcelona goalkeeper between 1986 and 1994, the man from Vitoria in the Basque Country returned to the Club in July 2010 to take up the role of Director of Football.”

Zubizarreta has been criticized during the last years for his transfers, and it is believed that CAS’ decision to uphold Barcelona’s transfer ban led to the decision.

Zubizarreta had been in the position since July of 2010 taking over for Txiki Begiristain.