It was Koeman’s extra-time winner in the final against Sampdoria at Wembley Stadium that gave Barcelona its first European title nearly three decades ago. Rijkaard also won two Spanish league titles in his five seasons with the club before being replaced by Pep Guardiola. “There’s always been a great connection with the Netherlands at this club.”The 57-year-old Koeman began his coaching career with Barcelona as an assistant to Dutch coach Louis van Gaal in the late 1990s. He had helped Barcelona win four straight Spanish league titles before retiring as a player. Koeman previously coached in the Premier League, the Spanish league, the Dutch league and the Portuguese league.

Source: Manila Times August 19, 2020 17:26 UTC