Published 13:14 IST, March 18th 2020

Coronavirus pandemic forces Ronald Koeman's Barcelona clause to delay until 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the postponement of the Euro 2020 as well as the Ronald Koeman Barcelona clause until the summer of 2021.

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coronavirus pandemic has delayed Ronald Koeman Barcelona clause until 2021. World Health Organisation deemed coronavirus a 'pandemic' following spread of deadly disease. Due to coronavirus outbreak, Euro 2020 has officially been postponed to summer of 2021. However, coronavirus pandemic has also affected Ronald Koeman Barcelona clause as Dutchman will only be able to take reins of LaLiga club next summer, should y approach Nerlands boss.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Euro 2020 postponed

UEFA anunced that Euro 2020 tournament will be postponed by an entire year. reason for postponement is due to coronavirus pandemic. However, postponing of leagues across Europe will add some for leagues to finish off remainder of ir campaigns. Amidst coronavirus pandemic, UEFA released this statement on March 17.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Ronald Koeman Barcelona clause

Currently head coach for Dutch national team, Ronald Koeman was set to take charge of Barcelona following departure of Ernesto Valverde in January. Although Valverde was prematurely replaced by Quique Setien according to a majority of Barcelona faithful, Ronaldo Koeman was man chosen to guide  Spanish giants after this season. However, Ronald Koeman Barcelona clause indicated that he could only return to Camp u after completion of Euro 2020 with Nerlands. 

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Coronavirus pandemic: Ronald Koeman Barcelona clause

coronavirus pandemic has forced an annual delay for Ronaldo Koeman to take up Barcelona job. 56-year-old revealed that he would only be able to man Barcelona following completion of Euro 2021.

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13:14 IST, March 18th 2020