Ronald Koeman knocked back Barcelona as he didn’t want to let down his country. The former defender is currently in charge of the Holland national team and has masterminded some impressive performances.
He was a serious contender to take over at the Nou Camp after Ernesto Valverde was sent packing. But Koeman turned down the opportunity and the Catalans moved for Quique Setien instead.
Nevertheless, the 56-year-old claimed he’d welcome the opportunity to take charge in the future. “They called me and I said no because of the commitment I have with my national team,” he explained to Spanish daily Marca . “After two years, I have the chance to leave. “I [basically] have two two-year contracts, so after the European Championships is the
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