Ronald Koeman could be making big changes at the Nou Camp if, as expected, he replaces Quique Setien, who was sacked on Monday, at Barcelona. Yesterday, the club also sacked sporting director Eric Abidal. Koeman, 57, is expected to conclude negotiations on a three-year...
Koeman is faced with a major rebuilding job after Barca finished second to Real Madrid in La Liga and were humbled 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Spanish newspaper El Periodico de Catalunya reported that Koeman is open to selling Barcelona's second and third captains Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Luis Suarez, Samuel Umtiti, Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic are also seen as surplus to requirements. Earlier this season, he questioned Barca's use of de Jong, saying he was not being played ideally at the base of the midfield - which has been occupied by Busquets for over a decade.
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