Barcelona SACK Ernesto Valverde, appoint Quique Setien as new head coach

FC Barcelona have parted ways with ir manr Ernesto Valverde after two-and-a-half seasons in charge. Catalan club anunced his departure and have also named his replacement by appointing former Real Betis he coach Quique Setien as first-team coach until June 30, 2022.

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Ernesto Valverde sacked by Barcelona

Barcelona h been struggling for consistency this season under Ernesto Valverde. Despite sitting first in LaLiga, y have alrey lost thrice while also conceding 23 times in 19 games. After a disappointing draw against Espanyol in Catalan derby, y crashed out of Spanish Super Cup on Thursday night (Friday IST). Barcelona lost 2-3 to Atletico Mrid in Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah. Despite playing a much better game, a collapse in final minutes of game proved catastrophic for club and its manr.

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Barcelona released a statement on Monday night (Tuesday IST) to anunce ir decision.  club expressed its gratitude to Ernesto Valverde for his professionalism and dedication to club. Valverde took charge of club for 163 games winning 108 games in process. Barcelona won 2 LaLiga titles, 1 Copa del Rey and 1 Spanish Super Cup with Valverde at helm.

Quique Setien named as new he coach

Despite being closely linked to Xavi, Barcelona appointed Quique Setien as new he coach of club.  61-year-old from Cantabria, rrn Spain was last he coach of Real Betis until end of 2018/19 season. Real Betis excelled under Setien, finishing 6th in LaLiga in 2018 and 10th in 2019. Seville-based club also reached  semi-finals of Copa del Rey under Quique Setien.

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Quique Setien will hold his first press conference as he coach of Barcelona on January 14, 2020, 2:30 PM CET (7:00 PM IST). 

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(Im Source: FC Barcelona Official Twitter Handle)