Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has admitted to having ‘a lot of affection' for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
The pair worked together at Real Betis, with Setien giving the young Spaniard a prominent role before Napoli triggered his release clause in the summer of 2018.
They will now be reunited as Setien – now managing Barcelona – travels to Naples for a Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash.
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"I have a lot of affection for Fabian, he has had spectacular growth, I'm very happy for him, I hope that tomorrow he will not show all his virtues so we can stop him,” Setien said in his pre-match press conference.