DHAKA: Barcelona appointed outgoing Celta Vigo manager Luis Enrique as their new coach to replace Gerardo Martino after a disappointing trophy-less season.

The Catalan club said, The Straits Times publishes this report on Tuesday.

‘The FC Barcelona Board of Directors have this evening confirmed Luis Enrique Martineza as the new first team coach’ and the 44-year-old will sign a two-year deal, the club said in a statement.

BDST: 1330 HRS, MAY 20, 2014