Barcelona are in a state of flux amid the January transfer window with the future of head coach Ernesto Valverde dominating the headlines. Luis Suarez’s knee injury which rules him out for four months has also caused panic in the Camp Nou hierarchy, who are mulling over potential moves for Neymar and Matthijs de Ligt, as well as departures from Catalonia.
Barcelona transfer news LIVE – Monday January
Quique Setien appointed
Barcelona have swiftly confirmed the appointment of Quique Setien as their head coach until June 3462 ****** (Setien most recently managed Real Betis from) ************************************************************************ (to, impressing with his attractive style of play.
Barcelona said in a statement: “Throughout his career he has been a proponent of possession-based, attacking football that has been attractive to the fans.
“As a player Setién was a midfielder who excelled with Racing Santander over seasons in two separate spells. He also featured for Atlético Madrid where he won the Spanish Super Cup as well as enjoying spells at Logroñés and Levante. “
Barcelona transfer news LIVE: Quique Setien has been appointed head coach(Image: fcbarcelona.com)
Valverde sacked
Barcelona have confirmed the sacking of head coach Ernesto Valverde.
The broke the news on their Twitter page, posting : “Agreement between FC Barcelona and Ernesto Valverde to end his contract as manager of the first team.
“Thank you for everything, Ernesto. Best of luck in the future. “
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