"Barcelona" sent a message to the press representatives that a press conference will be held on Tuesday, where President Josep Bartomeu and sporting director Eric Abidal will participate.
This means only one thing - the management will explain why Ernesto Valverde was dismissed from the coaching position.
It is certain that E. Valverde will no longer coach "Barcelona." There is no doubt. The only remaining question is who will take over the team.
Today, four names were mentioned in the Spanish media - Quique Setien, Mauricio Pochettino, Massimiliano Allegri and Garcia Pimienta.
The Spanish media explained that 61-year-old specialist Quique Setien is considered the favorite in the leadership of "Barcelona." ESPN indicates that the coach's agent has already arrived in Barcelona to start official negotiations.
Q. Setien coached the Sevilla Real Betis team until the end of last season. His career with the Andalusian team did not unfold successfully, but he is loved in the country for his playing style, which is closest to the true "Barcelona" school.
It remains unclear for what period of time "Barcelona" would like to hire the mentioned specialist.
Setien's agent Edoardo Crnjar in Barcelona... He's the same agent that brought Boateng to Camp Nou last Jan. - Samuel Marsden (@samuelmarsden) January 13, 2020
