Ronald koeman . New barca manager.

[FCBarça]

Oriol Domenech is a Tier 1 journalist for Barça related issues - 1st to report Eric Garcia wanted to return to Barça last June

He claimed yesterday that should City win CL, Laporta will prioritize bringing Pep back (Xavi as #2). I believe it is inevitable Guardiola returns, just a question of when and in what capacity - I personally do not believe he returns to coach senior team as he has repeatedly said

 

[Yarrgh]

Oriol Domenech is a Tier 1 journalist for Barça related issues - 1st to report Eric Garcia wanted to return to Barça last June

He claimed yesterday that should City win CL, Laporta will prioritize bringing Pep back (Xavi as #2). I believe it is inevitable Guardiola returns, just a question of when and in what capacity - I personally do not believe he returns to coach senior team as he has repeatedly said

I only see Pep going back to work with the kids and development side of the Barca youth set up.

The maverick way back to being senior team coach would be to develop a whole cohort of players from kids and guide them all into the main team under his leadership. That would be fantastical stuff though, and I suspect only the likes of a Pep could pull it off.

The downside would be that he would be a huge presence in the background and could be unsettling for anyone in the top job. Also, I am sure City would offer him the same kind of deal as Barcelona and potentially offer it on a more global scale with their network of clubs - make a great Barcelona generation or make a great footballing generation?

Idle speculation from me all this of course. He could be at City for years to come or take another sabbatical or whatever, he does what he wants and what suits him normally but does tend to stick to his words, so maybe it'd be Barca kids or nothing.

 

[deipnosophist]

Over my head brah

...outcome unlikely to such would have been unexpected...take care out there Yobocopter

 

[blue to the bone]

Delighted for the big arrogant fat headed bell.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Delighted for the big arrogant fat headed bell.

Woooo. Would hate him to win the title. C'mon Atletico

 

[R.Reddington]

Hahahahahahaaaaaa!

 

[kenada_blue]

Ronk doing wonders probably finishing 3rd in a two horse league.

And still won't take the blame for being a terrible manager.

 

[kenada_blue]

Oriol Domenech is a Tier 1 journalist for Barça related issues - 1st to report Eric Garcia wanted to return to Barça last June

He claimed yesterday that should City win CL, Laporta will prioritize bringing Pep back (Xavi as #2). I believe it is inevitable Guardiola returns, just a question of when and in what capacity - I personally do not believe he returns to coach senior team as he has repeatedly said

Pep signed a new deal last season didn't he? Contact up until 2023.

So unless he resigns or Barca pay an absolute fortune...it'll be a waiting game.

Ronk in!

 

[Efcjake]

They're turning on him now. Still in the race for it but I think he's gone if he doesn't win La Liga.

 

[R.Reddington]

They're turning on him now. Still in the race for it but I think he's gone if he doesn't win La Liga.

Surely they’re out of the race for the title with that draw, he’s got to go

 

[FCBarça]

Pep signed a new deal last season didn't he? Contact up until 2023.

So unless he resigns or Barca pay an absolute fortune...it'll be a waiting game.

Ronk in!

Koeman left the NT for his dream job, he won’t resign but I doubt very much he continues. Moreover, this is the best Ron can do

Xavi and/or Pep will coach Barça next season, irrespective of their contracts as unquestionably there is an exit clause that each can execute without penalty

With long-term sports planning crucial, sooner than later announcements will be made - I have full confidence in Laporta

 

[deipnosophist]

I'm pleased Fatty is experiencing interesting times. I was also pleased his jandal shipment got lost in the post,

 

[KaiserEFC]

Barcelona are absolute nobody’s these days and it’s great

 

[PaulPowersTash]

Pep signed a new deal last season didn't he? Contact up until 2023.

So unless he resigns or Barca pay an absolute fortune...it'll be a waiting game.

Ronk in!

The fella is dreaming. He mentions it in virtually every single post he makes.
What's the point of spending your life looking through the rear view mirror?
How many managers repeat the success and glory the second time around?
Barca are skint - totally. Messi is virtually finished. Where's the attraction?

 

[Jamo Martinez]

I'm actually impressed with what Koeman's achieved this season. He's managed to turn them into an exotic version of Everton and get them bottling opportunities to take control in the race for the title.