When Luis Enrique took over the Barcelona job in 2014 he was given Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic as a welcoming present. Ernesto Valverde will want something just as shiny and expensive as he begins the task of rebuilding Barcelona after their disappointing season in Real Madrid's shadow.
The 53-year-old manager will take his first training session on July 12 and he has told the club's Sporting Director Robert Fernandez that his priority is a new right back to cover the absence of Dani Alves. The Brazilian was not properly replaced last season and Barcelona paid the price.