Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed the club's intention to appoint Ronald Koeman as their new head coach. In an interview streamed on the club's website on Tuesday evening, Bartomeu said: "If nothing goes wrong, Koeman will be Barca's coach next season. Expand Close A dejected Lionel Messi following Barcelona’s 8-2 drubbing to Bayern Munich last week. Photo: Reuters REUTERS / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp A dejected Lionel Messi following Barcelona’s 8-2 drubbing to Bayern Munich last week. Photo: ReutersSetien was shown the door on Monday in the wake of Friday's stunning 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League which has also cost sporting director Eric Abidal his job.

Source: Irish Independent August 18, 2020 19:07 UTC