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Who is Ronald Koeman, Barcelona’s new manager?

FC Barcelona’s newest coach is one that has been linked with the club for a long time. Ronald Koeman is a club legend as a player, and he hopes that will help him turn around one of the darkest periods of the storied club’s history.

Playing career

Koeman was known for his powerful shot, an unusual trait for a player who played mainly as a central defender, defensive midfielder, or sweeper. He started out in Groningen before moving to Ajax, where he won the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup for the first time.