Barcelona chief Oliver: Guardiola deserves his pay-rise

Barcelona vice-president Joan Oliver says coach Pep Guardiola deserves a big pay-rise.

Guardiola has agreed a new 12-month deal with Barca, but hasn't yet put pen to paper to confirm the contract.

Oliver, who is standing for the presidential elections, said: "Pep is the best coach in the world and deserves to earn more money. Apart from Mourinho and Capello, who are outside the market, Guardiola has proven to be the best.

"For this, he has proven himself and deserves to earn more. "