Guardiola: 'Koeman is the ideal coach for Barcelona'

Maybe Barcelona fans are not so happy that their former legend will remain as coach in 2022. Maybe some senior players, who questioned his game management in crucial league matches against Levante and Granada would like another coach. But, apart from president Joan Laporta, who is apparently happy that Koeman is staying, one of Barcelona’s greatest coaches is also a big fan of the Dutchman.

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Former player and manager Pep Guardiola, who was on Barca’s bench when the Catalonians won two Champions League titles is very fond of his „friend“ Koeman, and knows what difficulties he has as a coach.

"He is a friend of mine. Coaches are always in a weaker position when we do not win, and a stronger one when we win. I have been at three different clubs, but nothing is comparable to Barcelona or Real Madrid, where the repercussions are much greater, where everything is more difficult to control privately. I discussed this with Ronald, we are exposed to this. If you do not want this, do not dedicate yourself to it, but he is strong and has a lot of experience“ Guardiola said at the Legends Trophy in Mallorca.

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The Spaniard welcomed Laporta’s decision to stick with Laporta, claiming that the second year in always better than the first.

"He is the ideal coach for next season. I am very happy and the president Joan Laporta is convinced. It has been a difficult year for everyone, and Ronald deserves another year, with fans in the stadium. Besides, the second years are always better. The important thing is that they are convinced that staying together is the best option and I have no doubts" said the Spaniard.

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Barcelona recently signed two players from Manchester City on free transfers, in Eric Garcia and Sergio Aguero, and Guardiola was full of praise for his former players.

"They are two great signings, very accurate moves. Kun Aguero is a goal scorer, and with Eric I already told Koeman that he has made a spectacular signing. He is a gem of a boy. He is very intelligent. He will be one of the captains of the next decade" Guardiola said.