Barcelona are considering offering Ronald Koeman contract extension, reveals SER Catalonia Wednesday afternoon. The coach, whose contract runs until the end of this season, can reportedly sign for a year at the Camp Nou. There are some clear conditions attached to the possible new contract for Koeman, so it sounds from Spain.
Koeman has to win prizes with Barcelona this season, although it is not specifically mentioned which successes the board has in mind. In addition, the way of playing this season will play a major role in the decision-making about a new contract for the Dutchman. Chairman Joan Laporta is also looking at the strategy that Koeman will use. The way in which the trainer deals with Riqui Puiq, who is very much in the taste of Laporta, will also weigh heavily, according to the above medium.
According to , Laporta has SER Catalonia I have already spoken to Koeman and his agent for the first time to discuss possible contract extensions. With the contract plans, Barcelona want to give Koeman a helping hand after the departure of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann. It is not yet known when the trainer will rejoin Laporta to discuss plans for the future.
It was unclear last summer whether Koeman would stick to a second season at Barcelona. Laporta even looked around for other coaching options, but a new coach was ultimately not recruited. The limited financial situation played a major role in this. Koeman started the new season in LaLiga with two wins and a draw. As a result, Barcelona entered the international period with fourth place.
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