Posted on October 28, 2021 at 9:30 p.m. by A.C. Joan Laporta seemed to be preparing for the departure of Ronald Koeman, who was dismissed from his duties at FC Barcelona. Already much criticized after the Clasico against Real Madrid (1-2), Ronald Koeman did not resist a second consecutive defeat. Just hours after the match against Rayo Vallecano (1-0), FC Barcelona announced the departure of the Dutchman, who had only a few months of contract left and now everyone is wondering who will replace him. The names of Marcelo Gallardo and Andrea Pirlo are mentioned, but in Catalonia it is assured that the big favorite would be none other than Xavi, currently under contract with the Qatari club of < strong> Al Sadd . This Thursday, La Cuatro tells us that Joan Laporta expected a premature departure of Ronald Koeman. According to information from the Spanish media, the president of FC Barcelona had already discussed with Xavi three weeks ago, announcing to him: “I still leave a little time to Koeman, but if he does not succeed, you will be the coach”. So while other leads also seem to have been considered, it is the former midfielder who always seems to have been Laporta's top priority. 
“I still leave a little time to Koeman, but if he does not succeed, you will be the coach”
Mercato | Mercato – Barcelona: Xavi, Koeman … Laporta had already planned everything!
