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The Independent UK
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Jack Rathborn

Barcelona news: Ernesto Valverde signs new contract at Nou Camp

Ernesto Valverde has signed a new contract at Barcelona to commit his future to the Nou Camp until 2020. 

There is also the option for a further season on the deal to extend it until 2021. 

Valverde has won La Liga and the Copa del Rey in his debut season in charge, with the Blaugrana well set in both competitions again this term. 

Lyon await in the Champions League last 16, as Valverde bids to make amends for their collapse in the quarter-finals last season vs Roma. 

Barcelona were also close to clinching an unbeaten campaign in La Liga, losing late in the campaign to Levante to scupper the historic achievement. 

Valverde has overseen 96 games, winning 65 of them for a win percentage of 68 per cent, as well as scoring 233 goals and conceding just 78. 

Real Valladolid are next up in La Liga before they travel to Lyon for the first leg of their last 16 tie. 

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has extended his contract (AFP/Getty Images)

A six-point lead in the league should allow Valverde to prioritise Europe in the coming weeks, with the former Athletic Bilbao was set speak to the media at 4pm. 

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