Ronald Koeman has been appointed Barcelona's new first-team coach after agreeing a two-year deal, the Catalan club have announced. A statement on the club's official website said: "FC Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have reached an agreement for the Dutchman to take over as first-team coach until 30 June 2022." Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu had earlier confirmed the club's intention to appoint the former Southampton and Everton boss following Setien's dismissal. Koeman had signed a four-and-a-half-year deal when he replaced Dick Advocaat in charge of the national team in February 2018. He will be the third man at the helm this year with Setien having only replaced Ernesto Valverde in January.

Source: Irish Independent August 19, 2020 09:45 UTC