Barcelona 'decide to stick with Ernesto Valverde'

Ernesto Valverde will reportedly remain in charge of Barcelona for the 2019-20 campaign.

The 55-year-old has led the Catalan giants to the La Liga title in each of his two seasons at the helm but suffered a 2-1 defeat to Valencia in last weekend's Copa del Rey final and were knocked out of the Champions League in the semi-finals by Liverpool.

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez was reportedly being considered as a potential replacement for Valverde.

However, according to Marca, Barca have decided to stick with Valverde, who still has strong support in the dressing room despite the disappointment of failing to land more than one trophy this term.

The Spanish champions will start their pre-season campaign with a clash against Chelsea on July 22.