Coach of the Dutch National Team, Ronald Koeman has accepted to coach become the next Manager of Barcelona, after the Catalonia side sacked. Quique Setien, following their 8-2 humiliating defeat in the hands of Bayern Munich in the UEFA champions league quarter final.
Koeman, is expected to conclude negotiations on a three-year contract to manage Barcelona.
The deal was made possible because,Koeman has a clause in his current contract with the Dutch Football Association, KNVB ,which allows him to honour an offer from Barcelona.
The former Barcelona legend’s departure is a major blow to the Dutch Football Federation who seek a return to the euro’s and world cup having missed out in the last two editions of both competitions.
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Koeman immediate assignment would be to reassemble a formidable Barcelona squad for next season.
Barca finished second in La Liga behind champions Real Madrid and were knocked out of the Copa Del Rey at the quarter-final stage by Athletic Bilbao.
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino as well former Barca players Xavi and Thierry Henry were also linked with the job before Koeman’s emergence.
(Editor:Abaje Usekwe)
