Published 21:10 IST, August 17th 2020

Barcelona to reportedly announce Ronald Koeman as Setien's replacement

Ronald Koeman, who has been the coach of the Netherlands national team since 2018 is set to replace Quique Setien as FC Barcelona's manager.

Reported by: Vishal Tiwari
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Ronald Koeman, who has been coach of Nerlands national team since 2018 is set to replace Quique Setien as FC Barcelona's manr. This comes as Spanish club suffered a humiliating 8-2 defeat at hands of Bayern Munich, prompting Barcelona's president Josep Maria Bartomeu to apologise. German club Bayern Munich thrashed Barcelona in UEFA Champions League quarter-finals to qualify for semis on August 15. After game, Bartomeu said that "re will be decisions" hinting at replacing current manr Setien. 

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According to reports, Barcelona is considering Koeman as possible replacement as team's directors held an emergency meeting this afteron, where y reportedly discussed issue. FC Barcelona is yet to confirm reports officially but many pundits of game have alrey shared news on social media platforms. As per reports, Barcelona may anunce replacement in next couple of days. As per reports, during meeting, directors also discussed when to conduct a fresh election for finding Bartomeu's successor. 

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Speculations in newspaper

Bartomeu h repeatedly praised Quique Setien, most recently when Lionel Messi-starrer club beat its arch-rival Real Mrid to clinch this year's La Liga title. But, it seems that after recent defeat against Bayern Munich and subsequent criticism from fans and members, even Bartomeu cant save Setien from getting fired. As per reports, speculations of Setien's possible replacement was all over Spanish sports newspapers this evening. 

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21:10 IST, August 17th 2020