Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova says he is staying at the club

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova says he will remain at the Nou Camp next season despite his health problems.

Vilanova had a tumour removed from his throat in November 2011 before suffering a relapse last year.

The 44-year-old had surgery in December 2012 and spent 10 weeks in New York this year to have chemotherapy and radiotherapy before returning in March.

"I feel with desire and strength I want to continue," said Vilanova, who has a contract with the club until 2014.

"I feel strong and, health permitting, I'm looking forward to continuing in the job.

"If ever I get two days off, I don't know what to do. This job is not a burden to me and the doctors told me that the best thing I could do was to work."

Vilanova replaced Pep Guardiola as manager in June 2012, having previously worked as his assistant.

During his absence, assistant coaches Jordi Roura and Aureli Altimira took charge of first-team affairs.

Barcelona won eight of their 13 competitive matches while Vilanova was away but were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Real Madrid in February.