In a shocking turn of events on Saturday morning in Spain, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed Ronald Koeman will remain as the first team head coach regardless of the result of Saturday’s La Liga match against Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano.
All reports from Spain indicated that this would be Koeman’s final game in charge of the club, but Laporta spoke to reporters at the hotel the team is staying in Madrid and said his decision is to keep the Dutchman because of his legend status and Barça’s current situation.
Here is the full quote from the president:
“Ronald Koeman will continue as Barcelona coach, we believe he deserves a margin of confidence of many reasons.