Ronald Koeman admits ‘lousy’ situation ahead of Barcelona boss appointment

Ronald Koeman admits his impending transfer from the Dutch national team to Barcelona doesn’t really come at a good time.

The former Southampton and Everton boss has a clause in his contract with the Netherlands allowing him to speak to Barca if they come to call, which they have now done after Quique Setien was sacked.

Barca also gave up sporting director Eric Abidal on Tuesday as the fallout from the 8-2 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich continues, with Koeman set to be named in the coming days.

The former Barca defender is a hero at Camp Nou after scoring the goal that clinched the club’s very first European Cup in 1992, and he has never hidden his desire to take the reins of management at the club. Catalan giants.

Koeman was due to lead the Netherlands to the Euro 2020 final this summer before he was pushed back a year, and he admits things aren’t too practical for his current employers because of that approach.

“I didn’t expect things to go this fast, and now is not the best time,” he told Fox Sports.

“It also took me by surprise but Barcelona are the only club for which I had a release clause in my contract. It’s ugly for the Dutch FA but not unexpected. “

The date is expected to be confirmed in the next few days, but Koeman is not yet counting his chickens.

“You never know what could happen. With all due respect, I can’t say anything at this point, ”he added to NOS.

“I would really like it [the job], but now is not the time. There is still no clarity. But, yes, I would be open to that.

“Nothing is done until everything has been signed. Nothing is certain until there is full agreement. If that happens, it would be a dream come true.