Barcelona news: Koeman to take over & wants Van De Beek, Abidal continues, Messi latest

On Monday, Barcelona anunced sacking of Quique Setien with a new coach set to be anunced in next few days. It is reported that Dutch national team manr Ronald Koeman has an agreement in principle to become next Barcelona manr. Although Koeman hasn't yet been appointed as Barca boss, it is believed that Dutchman is already thinking about players he wants to sign at Camp u. 

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Quique Setien sacked, Ronald Koeman already planning Barcelona transfers

Quique Setien was appointed as Barcelona manr earlier this year on January 13. During his seven-month stint at Camp u, Spaniard was in charge for a mere 25 matches: 19 in league, three in Champions League and three in Copa del Rey. Setien recorded 16 wins, four draws and five defeats as Barca boss. Setien was sacked following a meeting with technical director Eric Abidal, just three days following humiliating 8-2 UCL quarter-final defeat against Bayern Munich.

According to reports, Ronald Koeman is frontrunner to take up reins at Camp u and  57-year-old is already eyeing Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek as his first signing for when he is appointed as Barcelona manr. Van de Beek has been a transfer target for Real Madrid but Koeman is planning to use his Dutch connection in order to lure 23-year-old attacking midfielder to Barcelona. Van de Beek scored 14 goals and registered seven assists for Ajax during 2019-20 season. 

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Barcelona presidential elections to be held next year, Josep Maria Bartomeu to continue for 2020-21 season

Ar statement from Barcelona that was issued on Monday read that club brought forward date of next presidential elections, which will w take place on first matchday after March 15, 2021. LaLiga giants agreed that an immediate call for elections was t feasible due to COVID-19 pandemic. This means that president Bartomeu and entire board of directors will assume full responsibility for 2020-2021 financial year.

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Barcelona transfers: Lionel Messi transfer news takes centre st

Lionel Messi has been linked with a Barcelona exit following a dire 2019-20 campaign which saw LaLiga heavyweights go trophyless for first time since 2007-08 campaign. Manchester City have been closely monitoring Lionel Messi's situation as Pep Guardiola plans for a sensational reunion with Argentine. Messi has also been linked with a return to his hometown club Newells Old Boys, a club where he began his youth career. six-time Ballon d'Or winner has just one year left on his Barcelona deal and is yet to sign an extension with club.

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Im Credits -  AP / Donny Van De Beek Instagram