Ronald Koeman was appointed coach of Barcelona by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Now, with the entry of a new-old boss, Joan Laporta, the future of the legendary Dutchman is in the fog. Koman does have a contract for another season, but since a new project is about to start – a change on the lines is definitely something that is on the agenda.
Meanwhile, according to a report in the Spanish media, Laporta already has a specific name he would like to see at the Camp Nou: this is Julian Naglesman, Leipzig’s young and promising coach; According to the publication, the president of Barça sees Banglesman as the senior candidate for the position, when even the championship of the season, will not unequivocally ensure the continuation of Coman’s path on the lines.
The 33-year-old Naglesman is considered one of the most promising coaches in Europe. For the past two years he has been coaching Leipzig, which led him last year to a historic appearance in the Champions League semi-finals. Prior to that he coached for three seasons at Hoffenheim, where he became the youngest coach in the history of the German league to reach 100 games on the lines.
Still with Coman in charge, Barcelona will try to stay this coming Monday in the battle for the championship, when they host the humble Vasquez. The runner-up is ranked after 26 rounds in second place in the table and is six points away from Atletico Madrid, who will host Hattafa on Saturday.
President Laporta respects Ronald Koeman a lot, but he would not have signed him for his project. He could continue, but he likes other coaches better, including RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann. [cadena ser] pic.twitter.com/fT1VjkOcR9
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