Barcelona News: Ernesto Valverde delighted with additional responsibility after contract extension

Ernesto Valverde believes that the extension of his contract with Barcelona is proof that the club is ready to give him an additional responsibility and wishes to continue playing his role.

Valverde won a double in La Liga 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.

However, the new Friday that Valverde signed a one – year extension ended speculation that he could get away from the club.

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.

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"And the fact that the club thinks of me to continue the project makes me feel good and gives me more responsibility."

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.