Tag: koeman
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Why Wijnaldum chose PSG over Barca – Koeman
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman admits he spoke to Georginio Wijnaldum about moving to the Nou Camp. The off contract Liverpool midfielder has chosen PSG over Barca. Koeman, who was speaking at an unveiling of a statue of his father in Gronigen. And he went on to comment about why Wijnladum ending up choosing to sign…
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If Barca don’t want me, I’ll retire from playing – Pique
FC Barcelona’s veteran central defender Gerard Pique said on Friday that he would hang his boots and retire from football if the club wanted him to leave. The 34-year-old, who is also the owner of third-tier side FC Andorra, ruled out playing for the club he owns. “The day I stop playing for Barca, I…
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What Koeman told Barca fans after board support
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has told fans he’s delighted to have been confirmed as manager for next season at Camp Nou. With Koeman now confirmed as being in charge for the final year of his contract at least, Barcelona will move forward with the signing of Memphis Depay on a free transfer, with the former…
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Koeman remains Barca coach after Laporta meeting
Ronald Koeman remains Barcelona coach after meeting with president Joan Laporta on Tuesday. Both parties have called for a new meeting, that could take place in the near future. It is clear that a proposal was made, and those involved want some time to analyse before making a decision, says Marca. Just before 8pm, Koeman…
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Suarez says Koeman has “no personality”, blasts ex-Barca president
Luis Suarez has slammed Ronald Koeman for lacking personality and also hit out at former FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu after winning La Liga with Atletico Madrid. The 34-year-old striker was controversially allowed to leave Barca for domestic rivals Atletico Madrid after six successful seasons at Camp Nou. Suarez responded by firing in 21…
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La Liga: Barca coach Ronald Koeman may yet avoid sack
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman may yet avoid the sack when meeting with president Joan Laporta this week. Sport says Koeman remains in charge for now and has one year to run on his contract but his future is uncertain. The coming days will be intense and a final decision must be made before the first…
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Don’t blame Koeman, blame Griezmann – Barca legend
Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov has been unimpressed by Antoine Griezmann this season. Stoichkov insists former Barca teammate Ronald Koeman has been let down by the France attacker. “Now everyone says ‘Koeman, it’s Koeman’, but it’s not all his fault,” Stoichkov says. “It is the eleven (players) who play, and in Barcelona it is not about…
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EPL: Don’t ask me about summer signings – Koeman
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has rejected questions about summer arrivals. For tomorrow’s clash with Getafe, Koeman was asked about talk of a deal for Lyon striker Memphis Depay. But he insisted: “I’m not talking about the signings or the players we want to sign, or the players who won’t continue next year. “These are the…
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You’re wrong about Van Dijk, Koeman tells Klopp
The brother of former Holland coach Ronald Koeman believes Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will be fit for the Euros. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has insisted Van Dijk’s rehab from knee surgery will prevent him from making Holland’s squad. But Koeman told De Telegraaf: “Virgil has a certain value for the team but also a…
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‘Barca will have a problem if I don’t have a future’
Ronald Koeman has addressed the ongoing speculation over his position at Camp Nou, insisting Barcelona “are going to have problems” if he doesn’t have a future at the club. Koeman was handed a two-year contract by Barca when he replaced Quique Setien in the hot seat back in August, but now finds himself under increasing…