Joan Laporta has confirmed that Ronald Koeman will stay as Barcelona boss for the 2021-22 campaign with Dutchman offered a lifeline following poor debut campaign in the hotseat.
Former Everton and Southampton boss took over from Quique Setien last summer following their embarrassing 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, and was tasked with wrestling LaLiga back off Real Madrid.
However, Barca were eclipsed by Atletico Madrid to the Spanish title and crashed out of Europe in the Round of 16, leading to speculation regarding Koeman's future.