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14/11/2007 18:11

Valverde: Talk Of Me And Barça Is A Waste Of Time

Espanyol coach Ernesto Valverde has dismissed speculation linking him with taking over at FC Barcelona and branded the matter a complete waste of time.

The Blanc i Blau boss was in no mood to discuss the stories that appeared in the Spanish press in recent days as Frank Rijkaard's position at Camp Nou came under scrutiny.

Valverde led Epsanyol to the UEFA Cup final last season and his side have made a strong start to the new term and that has led to stories surrounding him and his players being in demand.

"Everybody knows that there is nothing in this. I am not even thinking about it as it is a complete waste of time," he fumed.

"I have a contract with Espanyol, I am happy here and I have coached to big clubs like Athletic and Espanyol.

"But if people think that I am going to sign for 250 years with Bará can go ahead.

"I have not looked at or thought about my contract for some time, but that does not bother me as I am very comfortable here.
insisted."

"The stories about Barça's interest in me have nothing to with reality. I am not going to continue answeraing the same questions again and again."

Daniel Jarque was linked with Premiership giants Tottenham Hotspur this week, but Valverde is angered by stories that see his players become distracted.

"We are in a strong position and I am not going to think about all this," he explained.

"It is a distraction from our aims this season. The fact that other clubs want our players or the coach and it unbalances us.

"We must not forget that we are in the middle of the season."

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