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The Argentinian coach Gerardo Martino has agreed a two-year contract with La Liga side. He signs for the Catalans as a replacement for Tito Vilanova who stepped down from his role due to his treatment against throat cancer.
The 50-year-old recently left Newell's Old Boys after succeeding them to the Clausura title last term.He also has experience managing a national side as he spent spent five years in charge of Paraguay, guiding the country to the Quarter-Finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa.<br />
"FC Barcelona have reached an agreement on the signing of Gerardo Martino as new first team coach for the next two seasons, pending the final signature on the contract," read a statement from the Spanish giants.<br />
"In the coming hours details will be finalised on his arrival in Barcelona, contract signing and subsequent presentation." <br />
Martino's first duty after admission would be to solve the transfer saga around their star midfielder Cesc Fabregas.<br />
Written by Sri Aswin
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