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OFFICIAL: Barcelona appoint Ronald Koeman as manager

Barcelona announced on Wednesday that Ronald Koeman is the club’s new manager, taking over from Quique Setien who was fired at the start of the week.

The Dutchman has left his job with the Netherlands national team and has signed a two-year contract at the Camp Nou.

Here’s the club’s official statement:

“FC Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have reached an agreement for the Dutchman to take over as first team coach until 30 June 2022.”

Koeman will be officially unveiled this evening at 6pm CET when he will get to hear from the new man in charge.