Valverde says there's no agreement with any club but there is interest

Ernesto Valverde spoke to the media in Bilbao on Wednesday to say goodbye after it was confirmed by Athletic Club he would not be extending his stay into a fifth season. 

Valverde is the front runner for the Barcelona job, with Luis Enrique's announcer to be announced on May 29, president Josep Maria Bartomeu has already confirmed. 

Before taking questions, Valverde wanted to clear up the situation and the rumours by saying he has no agreement with any club, but admitting there is interest. 

He said: "I always wanted to tell you [the journalists], before you can ask me questions, there's been a lot of speculation about my future. To make it clear: I have no agreement with any club and I have not spoken with anyone.

"I have an agent and there is interest. It's not the first time there have been offers from big clubs. But what has prevailed is my desire to honor my commitment to this club."

Pushed on whether he's been lined up to replace Luis Enrique, he added: "On the supposed interest from Barcelona, I'm not going to talk about specific teams now. When there's an offer from a club, you will know the answer [if I'd be excited to coach them]."

Here was the press conference: