Tuesday, 19th November, 2013
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has penned a new contract with the Catalan giants to continue in his role.
Zubizarreta has put pen to paper on a fresh deal which will see him serve as sporting director at the Camp Nou until 2016.
The former goalkeeper, who is currently in his fourth year as Barcelona's sporting director, has been quick to express his delight at committing his future to the club.
"I’m happy with the confidence shown in me, for the feeling of continuity, but I also know this is a challenge I have to face ever day", he told Barcelona's official site.
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"The president [Sandro Rosell] is happy with the job I’ve done and I feel a lot of confidence from him and I’m aware of the excellent relationship we’ve had over these last three years.
"This is a really demanding job and just good marks aren’t enough – you have to get an excellent all the time!"
The most pressing task in Zubizarreta's in-tray is finding a replacement for goalkeeper Victor Valdes, who has chosen not to renew his contract at the club and will depart next summer.
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