Ernesto Valverde Becomes First Barcelona Coach to Be Sacked in 17 Years

​Ernesto Valverde was the first man to be sacked as Barcelona manager since Louis van Gaal in 2003, despite sitting top of La Liga. Valverde was dismissed late on Monday evening and replaced with former Real Betis boss Quique Setién, who has penned a two-and-a-half year deal at Camp Nou. The move has certainly divided opinion. Valverde's side were top of La Liga and through to the knockout stages of the Champions League, yet he has become the first manager to be relieved of his duties since... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/