Ronald Koeman spotted in Barcelona, Bartomeu says Setien is out

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The Dutchman is the current favorite to take charge

Ronald Koeman has been spotted at Barcelona airport amid speculation he’s set to replace Quique Setien as manager at the Camp Nou.

There are growing rumors the Dutchman is now willing to leave his job with the Netherlands national team to take charge at Barcelona.

Those rumors are likely to ramp up after Koeman was spotted leaving Barcelona on Sunday on a private flight.

Koeman tras unos días en Barcelona esta tarde ha llegado al aeropuerto del Prat para irse en vuelo privado. Es el mejor posicionado para entrenar al Barça. El que más gusta a Bartomeu. Falta resolver su contrato con Holanda @DeportesCuatro @telecincoes #fcb pic.twitter.com/0Nxa0PmDqv

— David Ibáñez (@DavidIbanez5) August 16, 2020

La Sexta have reported that Koeman has been in the city for the weekend and reckon it’s likely he met with officials from Barca. There are also reports flying about that Koeman recently acquired a property in Barcelona.

Meanwhile, president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed the coach is out late on Sunday night, according to Cope.

An official annoucement is expected on Monday, at which point we may get more of a clear idea of who will be the next coach at the Camp Nou.

Source: barcablaugranes.com