Josep Maria Bartomeu is staking his legacy on a beleaguered manager whom he has a keen bond with, Ernesto Valverde. The FC Barcelona president gave a vote of confidence to his coach despite a disastrous end to a promising season. Now, reports say the two have met and shown a “great understanding” between them.
Diario SPORT reports the two discussed the plans for next season, in particular the role of the transfer market. The coach and the president have a good relationship, probably even more so after Bartomeu personally stepped in to retain Valverde when many on the board reportedly were ready to fire him.