As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Barcelona ready to hand Zubizarreta new deal

Barcelona are happy to extend their contract with sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta.

The former Barca goalkeeper's current deal expires in June, but it includes the option of a two-year extension, which the board is happy to trigger, says Sport.

Zubi has been in the job for three years and has impressed not only with his transfer market work, but also his management of the coaching staff during a difficult two years of upheaval.

There was talk during the summer of Zubi's powers being watered down after he pushed to delay the arrival of Neymar from Santos. But all soundings from inside the boardroom is that he will be handed a new contract.

 For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free