Ronald Koeman Breaks Silence, Makes Tough Statement on His Sacking at Barcelona

Ronald Koeman Breaks Silence, Makes Tough Statement on His Sacking at Barcelona

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
  • Ronald Koeman was sacked as coach of Barcelona last year October after poor results and was replaced with Xavi
  • The 58-year-old Dutchman has now explained that he was not given enough time by the club's chiefs
  • Xavi who replaced Ronald Koeman has so far been impressive this season and fans of the club are happy

Former Barcelona gaffer Ronald Koeman has broken his silence on sacking at Camp Nou claiming that the club's president Joan Laporta did not give him much time to succeed.

After poor results in all competitions last year, Ronald Koeman was sacked by Barcelona and was replaced by club's legend Xavi who has been impressive since he was appointed.

Ronald Koeman expressed unhappiness with the way he was asked to leave Barcelona claiming that the club had patience for current manager Xavi.

Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman. Photo by Jose Breton
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According to the report on Marca and Football Espana, Ronald Koeman stated clearly that he won't be going to the Camp Nou any time soon.

Ronald Koeman's reaction to sacking at Barcelona

"You won't see me at the Camp Nou for a while, I can't do that yet. With this president I can't pretend nothing happened.
"They didn't give me the time they have given to the new coach, Xavi.
"It is still painful for me. I was working with a lot of injured players. Now Pedri is back to fitness, and Ousmane Dembele - you can see everything falling into place.''

Barcelona Superstar Calls Davido Live, Promises the Nigerian Singer Big Gift in Viral Video

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Memphis Depay who is a Barcelona forward called Nigerian singer Davido on Live video where these two stars talked about music and football in adorable conversation.

Davido is one of the best singers in the world and the Nigerian has millions of lovers across the world due to his brilliant songs and also humanitarian gestures.

While speaking, Depay showed Davido a shirt and promised to give him when he finally launches the clothing line. Davido however responded that he will gladly collect it from him.

The Nigerian singer also told Depay that he would try and travel down to Spain to watch Barcelona games this season.

After spending four years at Lyon, Memphis Depay moved to Barcelona in 2021 with the hope that he would get the chance to play with Lionel Messi, but the Argentine left for Paris Saint-Germain.

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