Papers: Ronald Koeman asks for respect

As Ronald Koeman’s future at Barcelona seems to be on the chopping block, the Dutchman has called for more clarity and respect towards the dealings in such regards. He believes that there needs to be more communication between him and president Joan Laporta.

As stated on today’s cover of Mundo Deportivo and made clear by Koeman’s words in the press conference yesterday, he is not fond of how things are progressing in the background. There has been plenty of speculation regarding his future at the club, with many reports stating that his time may be up.

Ahead of Barcelona’s final La Liga game of the season against Eibar, Koeman sent a clear message to the club and called for more respect towards him and the players. He believes that many things that should not go out to the public are coming out and being spun to fit narratives conveniently.

Barcelona now have nothing to play for, as the league was officially lost after their shock defeat to Celta Vigo. However, this could be the end of an era for many players at Barcelona who could be featuring in their last match for the club.

The same goes for Koeman, of course, but there is no real clarity on his situation yet. As Barcelona have begun plotting their summer revolution, where they aim to restructure the entire sporting and economic project, many believe Lionel Messi, who has been granted early leave, may have played his last game for the club.

Koeman was vocal about his desire to stay at the helm and pointed out that he has been the club’s only spokesperson throughout the entire 2020-21 campaign, no matter how turbulent. With Barcelona already sealing a couple of signings, Koeman’s future remains undecided at the moment.