The Liga leaders have parted way with the 55-year-old, with the former Real Betis boss brought in to replace him.

Barcelona have announced the dismissal of head coach Ernesto Valverde, with Quique Setien taking charge of the Spanish champions on that deal that runs until 2022.

Barca made the decision to extend Valverde's deal for an additional season in February of last year, which preceded an embarrassing Champions League capitulation at the hands of Liverpool just months later, having done similar against Roma in the previous campaign.

And while the 55-year-old has delivered back-to-back Primera Division titles and currently has the Blaugrana sitting at the top of La Liga – albeit on goal difference – European disappointment is not the only black mark next to Valverde's name.
Indeed, a Copa del Rey final loss to Valencia was not the expected result in Barca's final match of last season, while a recent Supercopa de Espana defeat against Atletico Madrid has only served to highlight the inconsistency of a team bursting with world-class talent.

Finally taking the decision to part ways with Basque boss on Monday, an official statement from Barca 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."

Former Real Betis boss Setien, 61, is a well-known fan of the Johan Cruyff-inspired Barca brand of football - as mentioned in the club's press release regarding their new boss:

"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.


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Thank you for the memories ernesto we all know messi was responsible for both ucl defeats. I wonder who barca fans will blame when they lose now

I've suffered a lot as a die hard Barça fan. From Roma to Liverpool to Atletico. It's been a long long 3 years.

As a Barça fan, the only thing I like about Real Madrid is their no nonsense attitude to their coaches. Florentino Perez would have sacked this clown since that Roma defeat. As good as Zidane is, if he fuckks up, he'll be sacked.

Bartomeo is a clown. Keeping this Valverde guy till this moment is just too much for we fans. Well, it's time to enjoy Barça matches again. I hope this new coach performs.

God bless all cules out there.
#Blaugrana jersey
Blue and claret is the colour
#MESSIX our driver.

We move!!!