Barcelona announced the appointment of Quique Setien as their new manager

Barcelona announced the appointment of Quique Setien as their new manager

Barcelona have announced the appointment of Quique Setien as their new manager. Setien replaces Ernesto Valverde, who was informed by Barca that he will be sacked, following a meeting on Monday with his agent.

A Statement reads, "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,"

“Quique Setien will be the new FC Barcelona coach. The man from Cantabria in the north of Spain comes to Barca after having had spells at Racing Santander, Poli Ejido, Logrones, Lugo, Las Palmas and Betis, his previous club in the 2018/19 season.

It would be the first time that Barcelona have sacked a coach in the middle of a season since Louis Van Gaal in 2003.