Ronald Koeman completes Barcelona return as Setien’s successor
Ronald Koeman has been tasked with changing Barcelona’s fortunes after being appointed Quique Setien’s successor.
Ronald Koeman has been hired as Barcelona’s new head coach following Monday’s dismissal of Quique Setien.
The Dutchman leaves his role as head coach of the Netherlands, having agreed a two-year deal at Camp Nou.
Setien’s sacking was confirmed after just seven months in charge, as he paid the price for Barca’s failure to win LaLiga and their 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich.
That quarter-final defeat last Friday was Barca’s worst since 1946 and others could yet follow Setien out of the door at Camp Nou.
🙌 Welcome home, @RonaldKoeman!
💙❤️ #KoemanCuler— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 19, 2020
First-team technical secretary Eric Abidal has also left after his position came under severe scrutiny, while president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed the club’s elections have been brought forward to March but has resisted calls to step down. The incumbent will not be able to stand for presidency again.
Before Koeman was confirmed, Barca announced the appointment of Ramon Planes to replace Abidal.