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Barcelona considering replacing Ronald Koeman - reports

Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman
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Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman has said that he doesn't know what the future holds for him, amid reports that his job could be on the line.

The Dutchman has remained in charge at Camp Nou - where he spent six years as a player - after a tumultuous summer in which the true extent of Barca's financial problems became clear - as Lionel Messi departed for PSG at the end of his contract.

Speaking to the media, Koeman said: "I don't know if my position is at stake because [the club] haven't said anything.

"In the end, the club decides in the name of the president.

"There are people who want me to continue as a coach and others who think that Barcelona is looking for a new one."

Barca came third in La Liga last season, their lowest finish in 13 years - and they've made an unconvincing start to 2021/22, looking like a shell of their former selves in last week's 3-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

The Blaugrana managed just three shots in that game. Playing with three at the back and Luuk de Jong - a target man - up front, things felt a far cry from 'the Barcelona way' instilled by Johan Cruyff and later perfected by Pep Guardiola.

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