Ernesto Valverde is counting on Cillessen to stay at Barcelona
The coach admitted that Cillessen has his full backing, even though he could leave the Camp Nou in search of regular playing time
Ernesto Valverde has admitted he spoke with Barça's back up goalkeeper, Jasper Cillessen, to let him know that he was part of his plans for the upcoming season. However the Barcelona coach stopped short of saying whether or not he would start in the Spanish Super Cup match tomorrow evening.
"I've spoken with Cillesen but I can't reveal what was said at a press conference. He's clearly someone we can rely on," added Valverde ahead of the match against Sevilla on Sunday evening.
"He's a player we value from every perspective and we want him to stay. We want two goalkeepers of the highest level."
cillessen has started the 'copa' matches
The Dutch goalkeeper has been the regular man between the sticks in the last two Copa del Rey campaigns won by Barelona, but has rarely played in LaLiga or the Champions League.
At the end of last season, Cillessen made it know that he wanted to find a team where he was more likely to play every week. At the moment he remains at the Camp Nou despite receiving offers to leave.
Although he isn't first choice at club level, he's still number one for Ronald Koeman's Holland team.
