DBasia.news – Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, felt bereaved with the dismissal of Ernesto Valverde. He was also grateful for everything the coach had given him and the team.
Ernesto Valverde was fired on Tuesday (01/14/2020). Only a few hours later, the empty seat was filled by former Real Betis captain, Quique Setien.
Two and a half years of Valverde’s time at Camp Nou was enough to impress Lionel Messi. He believes that the former Athletic Bilbao coach will achieve the best wherever he trains.
“Thank you for everything. I am sure you will do your best wherever you are as in addition to being a great professional, you are an extraordinary person, “wrote the player nicknamed La Pulga on Instagram, Tuesday (01/14/2020).
The dismissal of Ernesto Valverde was only a few days after Barcelona failed to penetrate the Spanish Super Cup final. They lost 2-3 to Atletico Madrid in a match that took place in Saudi Arabia.
Now the control of the club is held by Quique Setien. In the Catalonian club, he will be contracted for two and a half years.
Valverde accepted this decision. In his statement, he claimed the time to train Lionel Messi and colleagues was over. During his stay at Camp Nou, the 52-year-old coach successfully presented four titles. The four titles are two LaLiga trophies and one Copa del Rey trophy and the Spanish Cup.