Luis Enrique quits as coach of Spain as Robert Moreno steps in

Luis Enrique quits as coach of Spain as Robert Moreno steps in

- Luis Enrique will step down as Spain's national team bus due to personal reasons

- The former Barcelona manager has spent just less than a year with La Roja

- Enrique, 49, has been replaced by his long term assistant Robert Moreno

Luis Enrique is set to step down as Spain manager because of "serious personal reasons" with less just than a year in the job.

The 49-year-old who took over from sacked Julen Lopetegui after the World Cup is expected to be replaced by his long-term assistant Robert Moreno.

Moreno was in charge of Spain's win against Malta and Sweden in Group F's Euro 2020 qualifiers.

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Enrique who had previously manged Celta Vigo, Roma and Barcelona will make an official announcement on Wednesday, June 19.

He spent three years at the Camp Nou and won nine trophies, including two La Liga titles and one Champions League trophy.

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Enrique was without a job for over a year before taking up the responsibility in handling the national team.

The former Spain international has been previously linked with Chelsea after Antonio Conte's departure from Stamford Bridge.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Luis Enrique has termed his relationship between himself and Lionel Messi as a 'time of tension' during his spell at Barcelona.

The Spanish national team boss spent three years at the Camp Nou and won nine trophies, including two La Liga titles and one Champions League trophy.

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