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Valdes dismissed as Barcelona youth coach amid rumours of Kluivert bust-up

Barcelona have sacked Juvenil A head coach Victor Valdes with immediate effect, amid rumours of a bust-up with Patrick Kluivert behind the scenes.

Valdes returned to Camp Nou to take charge of the U19s back in July, five years after ending his time at the club as a player.

The 37-year-old rose through the La Masia ranks before earning legendary status at the club during a trophy-laden 12-year spell in the senior team, winning six La Liga titles and three European Cups.

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He was expected to oversee the development of Barca's next generation of stars, but his coaching stint has been cut short prematurely.