Barcelona confirm Ronald Koeman as new coach

Wednesday, 19 August 2020 19:19

Barcelona have named Ronald Koeman as their new manager on a two-year deal.

He replaces Quique Setein who was sacked following their embarrassing 8-2 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich last week.

"FC Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have reached an agreement for the Dutchman to take over as first-team coach until 30 June 2022," a club statement read.

The 57-year old spent six years as a player at Barca and was a member of Johan Cruyff's legendary 'dream team'.

Koeman had previously been the club's assistant manager for a two-year spell between 1998 and 2000.

🙌 Welcome home, @RonaldKoeman!
💙❤️ #KoemanCuler
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 19, 2020

More from Sports News

Australia reach World Cup knockouts, Turkey beat USA

Australia booked their spot in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Thursday after a cagey draw against Paraguay, who are set to qualify as a third-placed finisher, while Turkey beat USA 3-2, scoring the winner with virtually the last kick of the match.
Netherlands win Group F, Japan and Sweden also through

The Netherlands scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the first half en route to a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday night in Kansas City in Group F, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 in Texas.
Beccacece hails Ecuador's biggest World Cup victory

Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece said all Ecuadoreans have a lot to celebrate on Thursday after the country's biggest World Cup result ever, coming from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and advance to the knockout stage.
New Zealand openers break record against England

New Zealand took control of the third Test at Trent Bridge with Tom Latham and Devon Conway setting a record partnership for the Kiwis against England on Thursday.
MENA Golf Tour confirms exemption categories for 2026/27 season

The MENA Golf Tour has confirmed the full list of exemption categories for the 2026/27 season, setting out how players can earn their place on a Tour that is opening up more routes to competition than ever before.