Gerard Pique is supporting the possibility of Barcelona hiring Ernesto Valverde as manager to replace Luis Enrique.

Valverde has stepped down as manager of Athletic Bilbao.

Barcelona is expected to name a new manager after Saturday's Copa del Rey final.

"Ernesto has done a great job at Athletic the last few years," he said. "He played here for Barcelona as a player and I think he could be a good option, as could others.

"I can't decide myself on anyone and I don't know who will be the next manager. It's not my job and I haven't put a lot of thought into it."