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'He's the coach we want' - Barcelona president backs Valverde amid sack rumours

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has offered his full backing to head coach Ernesto Valverde, despite widespread calls for his sacking at Camp Nou.

The Spanish champions wrapped up back-to-back Liga titles with a 1-0 win over Levante on April 27, holding an unassailable lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid at the top of the table.

Barca will lift the trophy this Sunday when they take in a trip to Eibar, before switching their attention to a Copa del Rey final against Valencia six days later.

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Despite being within touching distance of another domestic double, Valverde's position has come under scrutiny since his side were dumped out of the Champions League in dramatic fashion at the hands of Liverpool.