Midfielder Manchester United Ander Herrera impressed his game future coach of the Catalans Ernesto Valverde.

It is expected that soon Valverde will be officially declared the new head coach of Barcelona, ??while the expert himself has already decided on the first candidate for the transition to the blue-garnet camp in the summer transfer window.

According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, Ernesto wants to see in his team midfielder MJ Ander Herrera, who spent a brilliant season under the leadership of Jose Mourinho.

The 27-year-old was voted the best footballer of the year in United in the opinion of the fans, and also became the best player of the European League final.

Earlier Valverde worked with Herrera in Athletic from Bilbao, after which the midfielder moved to the camp of the Red Devils for 36 million euros.

It is also reported that the head coach of MJ Jose Mourinho has already asked the club's management to extend the current contract with Ander, which expires in 2018.

As a result of the completed draw of the Premier League, Herrera was awarded 6-assists and 1-st goal in the 31st duel.