A few days before the dismissal of Ernesto Valverde, the media actively reported on the possible return of Javi to Barcelona. However, in the end, Kike Seten became the new coach of the Catalans.
" He signed a contract for two and a half seasons.
I have already explained that there will be elections in the club in 2021, and there is a clause in the agreement whereby the new president can part with Kike Seten if he wishes. But his contract is designed for two and a half seasons, "
" He is very capable, perfectly understands football, he is a real person. But now our coach is Kike Seten. And I'm sure he’ll do very well. "
Barcelona leads La Liga, after 19 rounds ahead of Real Madrid on additional indicators. The next game the Catalans will play against Granada on January 19.