Barcelona have named former player Luis Enrique as their new manager on a two- year contract.
Gerardo Martino was sacked at the end of a season that saw Barca miss out to Atletico Madrid for the La Liga title after they drew with them on the final day of the season.
Enrique led Celta Vigo to a ninth-place finish in the Spanish league this season but has now been given the opportunity to impress on a bigger stage.
"The FC Barcelona board of directors have confirmed Luis Enrique Martineza as the new first-team coach, following a proposal
from sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta," the club said in a statement on their official website.
"Luis Enrique, 44, will sign a two-year deal."
Enrique played for Barcelona from
1996-2004, moving to the Nou Camp following a five-year spell at rivals Real Madrid.
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