Just as Ronald Koeman is getting oriented in his new job as Barcelona coach, an axe has already been placed over his head. The Catalan club's presidential candidate Victor Font told Spanish radio programme El Larguero that should he win next year's elections, he will not...
"Xavi understands that all the puzzles in the club must be put together. Who will lead the team will be decided by the board of directors, in our case it will be him."
Speaking at his official unveiling on Wednesday, Koeman said he will"fight to put Barcelona back on top". In his six seasons as a Barca player, Koeman made 264 appearances, scoring 88 goals as he shone in Johan Cruyff's"Dream Team", winning four consecutive La Liga titles from 1991 to 1994. "If decisions need to be made, we'll take them," said Koeman."A player who is 31, 32 years old, he's not finished. It's all about the hunger he has to want to be at this club and give the maximum."
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