- Title: Barcelona 'very happy' with Enrique's performance, says Bartomeu
- Date: 2nd March 2017
- Summary: BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - FEBRUARY 25, 2017) (REUTERS) BARCELONA COACH LUIS ENRIQUE WALKS IN FOR NEWS CONFERENCE LUIS ENRIQUE READY FOR NEWS CONFERENCE WIDE VIEW OF NEWS CONFERENCE
- Embargoed: 16th March 2017 12:59
- Keywords: Bartomeu Enrique Barcelona
- Location: BARCELONA, SPAIN
- City: BARCELONA, SPAIN
- Country: Spain
- Topics: Soccer,Sport
- Reuters ID: LVA002669ONY7
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- Story Text:Barcelona's president Josep Maria Bartomeu said the club was well pleased with the performance of head coach Luis Enrique over the three years of his tenure at Barcelona.
Speaking on Wednesday (March 1), after Enrique announced he would leave the club at the end of the season, Bartomeu praised the coach but reminded everyone that there was still three months of competition left.
"We are very happy about his performance during his time with us. It is not like he is leaving us right away. We still have three months of competition ahead. We still have three tournaments to fight for. We obviously have to accept his decision and give him maximum support so we can finish the season in the best possible way," said Bartomeu.
The president said he was told of the decision on Tuesday afternoon (February 28) and players were told on Wednesday (March 1).
The reaction was obviously of sadness because he is a very good coach, we are very happy with Luis Enrique. We have had many successes with him and I am sure there will be more," said Bartomeu.
Barcelona, and Luis Enrique, have their next match at home, hosting Celta in La Liga on Saturday (March 4). - Copyright Holder: FILE REUTERS (CAN SELL)
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