Ronald Koeman was sacked by Barcelona after a bad start to the 2021/22 season. Barca were beaten 1-0 by Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night before falling to ninth place in the La Liga table.
Spanish sources told Koeman would receive his dismissal order after Vallecas' defeat, with the club's official announcement released on Wednesday night. Barcelona thanked Koeman for his service and wished him the best of luck in his career in a brief statement. It is understood that Barca's first loss to Theo toad Leo since 2002 was the last straw that crushed the camel. In addition to their domestic woes, Barca have also made a poor start in the new Champions League, missing the round of 16 for the first time since the Champions League restructuring in 2003.
After club president Joan Laporta gave a vote of confidence, Koeman didn't have time to keep his job, and long before Xavi was sacked, Barcelona had been struggling to ensure that Xavi was his successor. The former Braugrana midfielder has been in charge of Al Sadd on the Qatari side since 2019 and has had great success as their head coach.
If Joan Laporta can't convince Harvey to "go home," Team B coach Sergi Balhouan will become interim bishop. If Harvey is reluctant to return to Camp Nou, Marcelo Gallardo, whose contract with River Plate will last until the end of 2021, is also an option.