Barcelona confirmed Luis Enrique as new their coach

Luis Enrique

Barcelona have confirmed the appointment of Luis Enrique as their new coach following Gerardo Martino's departure at the weekend.

Enrique, who steered Celta Vigo to a creditable ninth-placed finish in 2013/14, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Catalans. He spent eight years at Camp Nou as a player and another three in charge of the club's B team.

"The FC Barcelona board of directors have this evening confirmed Luis Enrique Martinez as the new first team coach, following a proposal from sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta," read a Barca statement.

"Luis Enrique, 44, will sign a two-year deal."

Martino resigned as Barcelona boss after the team relinquished League honours to Atletico Madrid by drawing 1-1 at home on Saturday.