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Everton boss Ronald Koeman 'doesn't expect' to be new Barcelona manager as he plans to see out contract

Everton manager Ronald Koeman insists he will see out his contract at the club and will not be the new coach of Barcelona.

In an interview with Catalan newspaper Sport the Dutchman said it was his dream to return to the Nou Camp to manage his former club, where he played for six years between 1989 and 1995.

With current incumbent Luis Enrique set to leave at the end of the season speculation has linked Koeman with the job, having been assistant to Louis van Gaal in 1998 to 2000.

Everton manager Ronald Koeman insists he will see out his contract at the club
Everton manager Ronald Koeman insists he will see out his contract at the club
The Dutchman has been linked with the Barcelona job as Luis Enrique is set to leave the club
The Dutchman has been linked with the Barcelona job as Luis Enrique is set to leave the club
Koeman put his players through their paces at Everton's Finch Farm training base on Thursday
Koeman put his players through their paces at Everton's Finch Farm training base on Thursday
Leighton Baines and team-mate Phil Jagielka take part in a fitness drill during the session
Leighton Baines and team-mate Phil Jagielka take part in a fitness drill during the session

However, Koeman dismissed those links despite his latest comments on his desire to manage there in the future.