23/07/2013 16:28
Barcelona name Gerardo Martino as new coach
Barcelona have reached an agreement for Argentinian Gerardo Martino to become their new coach, the Daily Mail reported.
The 50-year-old, who led Newell's Old Boys to the Argentinian Clausura title last season but recently severed ties with the club, has agreed a two-year contract at Barca where he will replace Tito Vilanova.
Barca announced on Friday night that the 44-year-old Vilanova was stepping down as he continues his battle with cancer.
'FC Barcelona have reached an agreement to appoint Gerardo Martino as the new coach of the football team for the next two seasons. This agreement is pending the drafting and signing of the contract,' a statement on fcbarcelona.cat read.
'In the coming hours [a programme will be planned for] his arrival in Barcelona, signing the contract and the subsequent presentation.'