Joan Laporta has confirmed that Ronald Koeman will stay as Barcelona boss for the 2021-22 campaign with the Dutchman offered a lifeline following a poor debut campaign. Ronald Koeman will stay on as Barcelona manager for 2021-22, Joan Laporta has confirmedThe Catalonians endured a poor season under Koeman where they only won the Copa del ReyBut Barca chief Laporta confirmed on Thursday that Koeman would stay on after a meeting with the club's board of directors. 'I'd like to announce that, after a period of reflection, we have decided to continue with Koeman,' Laporta said. Koeman has another year left on his contract, but Laporta had said the club was considering whether to keep him in charge after the disappointing season. Koeman has been desperate to land compatriot Memphis Depay from Lyon, having seen a move last summer fall through after the club failed to offload Ousmane Dembele.

Source: Daily Mail June 03, 2021 16:55 UTC