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Sports News of Monday, 13 January 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Barcelona sacks Valverde, appoints ex-Betis coach

New Barcelona coach - Quique Setien New Barcelona coach - Quique Setien

Spanish giants, Barcelona, have sacked coach Ernesto Valverde after growing speculations of his imminent sack.

Barcelona have also announced his replacement to be Quique Setien, former Real Betis coach, and this will put an end to Xavi's expected return to the club anytime soon.

Reports revealed that both Xavi and Ronald koeman turned down the offer to coach Barcelona as the club was desperate to replace Valverde.

Xavi reportedly opted to return at the end of the season after he was approached with an offer.

Setien has been given a contract until the end of the 2022 season - effectively making Xavi's return to the Camp Nou unlikely in the short term.

Goal revealed that the ex-Betis coach was chosen ahead of Barcelona B coach and former player Francisco Garcia Pimienta.