With Atleti heavy favourites to beat the Blaugrana on Saturday, many had assumed the Camp Nou dugout would be cleared out and a new face installed Barcelona president Joan Laporta says that Ronald Koeman will not be sacked any time soon, insisting that the Dutchman deserves time and the club's confidence that he can turn... Continue Reading →
Ansu Fati is the antidote to Koeman’s nihilism
Ansu Fati hadn't played at the Camp Nou for ten months, yet managed to bring everyone together much in the same way he did on his debut. Only then, when he made his first ever appearance, his only purpose was to learn while, on Sunday against Levante, he had to act as a psychologist, as a marriage counsellor... Continue Reading →
Barcelona speak with Martinez about becoming new coach as they prepare to sack Koeman
Official negotiations have not begun but first contact has been made, with the coach telling the Belgium FA that he could leave for Camp Nou The Camp Nou club have already decided to dispense with the services of current coach Ronald Koeman after a disappointing start to the season, and are seeking various alternatives. Their... Continue Reading →
Aguero wants to join Barcelona… but Koeman would prefer to sign Depay
Aguero is free to join whoever he wants from July 1 and has already received a number of offers. The club he'd like to join is Barcelona. The main problem for the Argentine in that respect is Ronald Koeman, who would rather sign Memphis Depay on a free transfer from Lyon this summer. The Dutch coach has been after his former international... Continue Reading →
USMNT’s Dest admits to lack of confidence at Barcelona as Koeman backs him to shine
The 20-year-old hasn't found his best form at Camp Nou since joining from Ajax in the summer but trusts in his own potential Sergino Dest admits his confidence has taken a hit since his summer move to Barcelona, but Ronald Koeman has backed him to find his feet at Camp Nou. The United States international joined... Continue Reading →
Rivaldo: Koeman is doing well with young players and Zidane, quite the opposite
Rivaldo has praised the way Ronald Koeman has been working with Barcelona's youngsters and has criticised Zinedine Zidane for failing to do something similar at Real Madrid. The former Barcelona playmaker explained that the Dutchman has successfully integrated young prodigies into a group of experienced players. "I have always said that the key to managing young talents... Continue Reading →
Koeman: Barcelona aren’t favourites for the Supercopa
Barcelona are set to face Real Sociedad in the semi final of the Supercopa de Espana on Wednesday. However, in his pre-match press conference, coach Ronald Koeman stated that he did not see his side as favourites for the competition, despite being on good form. "I don't think so," he replied when asked if Barcelona... Continue Reading →
Zidane and Koeman have very clear ideas
Ronald Koeman and Zinedine Zidane come into this year's Supercopa de Espana, the first silverware up for grabs this season, with very clear ideas about the teams they will look to reach the final with. Barcelona take on Real Sociedad on Wednesday, before Real Madrid face Athletic Club the next day and the final on Sunday. Real Madrid want... Continue Reading →
Koeman includes Ilaix Moriba in Barcelona squad to face Granada
La Masia prodigy Ilaix Moriba has made Barcelona's squad for the game against Granada at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes on Saturday. The 17-year-old midfielder's contract runs until 2022 and his buyout clause is set at 100 million euros. Meanwhile, Ronald Koeman has also called up Matheus Fernandez who has hardly been given any... Continue Reading →
Koeman: Pedri is showing his maturity
Pedri's role in Ronald Koeman's squad is growing. The 18-year-old was decisive during Barcelona's 3-2 win over Athletic Club on Wednesday. The teenager nodded in Barcelona's equaliser at San Mames before teeing up Lionel Messi to score with a brilliant backheel. "Pedri is showing that, despite his young age, he's very mature," Koeman said at full time. Messi also played a key... Continue Reading →
