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Ernesto Valverde believes that the extension of his contract with Barcelona is proof that the club is ready to give him an additional responsibility.
Valverde won a double in LaLiga and Copa del Rey in his first season as head of Camp Nou after joining Athletic Bilbao.
But, as his initial two-year contract was due to expire at the end of the season, it was unclear whether Valverde would stay or not for the 2019-2020 campaign.
It was also reported that Valverde and Barca 's board of directors did not agree on the transfers, claiming that Malcom had been bought in Bordeaux despite the coach' s lack of interest in the company. winger.
The new Friday that Valverde wrote a one – year extension put an end to speculation that he could move away from the club.
By renewing Ernesto Valverde's contract, we guarantee the maintenance of a coach and a person who represents so perfectly the values of FC Barcelona and our way of understanding football. We share a winning project for Barça pic.twitter.com/wAaGeorjW5
– Josep Maria Bartomeu (@jmbartomeu) February 15, 2019
And the 55-year-old is thrilled to spend at least another year at the helm.
"I have the feeling of experiencing a unique experience," Valverde said. "I am grateful to the club for appreciating what I do.
"So, I thought about the possibility of continuing and I'm really happy, pleased with the situation.
"We have a lot of challenges to face, many games to win, many trophies to win.
"And the fact that the club thinks of me to continue the project makes me feel good and gives me more responsibility."
Barça under Ernesto Valverde:
96 games
65 wins
22 draws
9 defeats
233 goals for
78 goals against
1 Liga
1 Copa del Rey
1 Super Cup of Spain # ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/4UqpJJhU6e– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 15, 2019
President Josep Maria Bartomeu added: "By renewing the contract of Ernesto Valverde, we guarantee the maintenance of a coach and a person who represents Barcelona's values so perfectly and our way of understanding We share a winning project for Barca. "
Barcelona have six points ahead of La Liga despite their last two league games, while the Valverde team will face Lyon in the last 16 games of the Champions League and face Real Madrid in the match. return of the semi-finals Copa del Rey. final later this month.
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