FC Barcelona have not been in touch with Marcelo Gallardo in a plan to replace Ernesto Valverde as manager, contrary to some rumors. That’s according to Diario SPORT.
Gallardo is River Plate’s manager and has experienced extraordinary success as coach, winning Copa Libertadores twice and qualifying for the final of this year’s edition.
Valverde has been put under pressure due to a poor start to the season and due to a calamitous end to last season.
Rumors had also said that Lionel Messi, a fellow Argentine, had personally requested Gallardo, who is said to be the best manager in South America.