Pep Guardiola backs Ernesto Valverde to be a success at Barcelona: 'He's very approachable and a great manager'

Pep Guardiola has backed newly-appointed Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde to bring the good times back to the Nou Camp.

Former Athletic Bilbao boss Valverde replaces Luis Enrique at the Catalan giants, following a season where they surrendered their La Liga crown to bitter rivals Real Madrid and were knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage.

But Guardiola, who won 29 trophies as a player and then manager at Barcelona, believes the incoming boss is the perfect appointment to ensure the club can get back to the top of Spanish and European football.

Ernesto Valverde has been appointed as the newest manager of Catalan giants Barcelona

Valverde replaces Luis Enrique who won La Liga and the Champions League during his timeu00a0 — Valverde replaces Luis Enrique who won La Liga and the Champions League during his time

Pep Guardiola has backed Valverde to do a good job for Barcelona after his appointment

'I think it's a great decision,' Guardiola said, speaking at the Johan Cruyff Memorial golf tournament.