Official: Ronald Koeman appointed as new Barcelona Head Coach
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| Ronald Koeman (right) unveiled as new Head Coach of FC Barcelona |
Ronald Koeman has been appointed Barcelona’s new first-team coach after agreeing a two-year deal, the Catalan club have announced.
The 57-year-old Dutchman, who spent six years at the Nou Camp as a player, will leave his job in charge of Holland’s national team to replace Quique Setien following his departure on Friday.
A statement on the club’s official website said: “FC Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have reached an agreement for the Dutchman to take over as first-team coach until 30 June 2022.”
Barcelona announce Ronald Koeman as new Head Coach ⬇
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 19, 2020
"Welcome home" Ronald Koeman ⬇
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 19, 2020Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu had earlier confirmed the club’s intention to appoint the former Southampton and Everton boss following Setien’s dismissal.
Setien and sporting director Eric Abidal have both been let go by the LaLiga club in the wake of Friday’s humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich.
New Head Coach of Barcelona Ronald Koeman speaks during a press conference - "today is a day to be very happy" ⬇
Koeman had signed a four-and-a-half-year deal when he replaced Dick Advocaat in charge of the national team in February 2018.🔊 @RonaldKoeman: "Today is a day to be very happy and proud. Everyone knows what Barça means to me. This is my home"— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 19, 2020
🔵🔴 #KoemanCuler pic.twitter.com/pCtrMD1J1Q
He will be the third man at the helm this year, with Setien having only replaced Ernesto Valverde in January.
New Head Coach of Barcelona Ronald Koeman speaks during a press conference -"a moment to give positive opportunities to young players" ⬇
🔊 @RonaldKoeman: "This is a moment to give positive opportunities to the young players" pic.twitter.com/wwsENrHmXF— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 19, 2020
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