FC Barcelona
has released a statement on Monday to announce that the former Athletic Club
boss will take over from at Camp Nou this summer.
The Catalan
Club confirmed that Ernesto Valverde will be their new coach for the 2017-18
season.
The
53-year-old stepped down after four seasons in a second spell at Athletic Club
last week and was widely expected to take over from Luis Enrique this summer.
Barca had
promised an announcement after the Copa del Rey final and a statement on Monday
confirmed Valverde as the new coach on a two-year deal.
“I have spoken
personally with Ernesto Valverde and I told him of our decision,” said club
president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
“He said he
is very excited and very happy, that it’s a great challenge to come in as head
coach of Barca.
In other
news, Barca has also unveiled its 2017/18 Home kit earlier today.
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