Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu remains confident coach Ernesto Valverde will sign a new deal.

Bartomeu is keen on keeping him at the club no matter what happens this season.

"I believe he will stay." Bartomeu stated. "He trusts his players and it is only his second season in charge.

"The goal is to finish the season strong and win everything.

"I trust him to lead the team and even if we do not win anything, he will continue to coach the team."