Setién arrived in Barcelona in mid-January, but is already forced to leave his post, after only 25 matches. These 25 matches resulted in 16 wins, four draws and five losses.

Even in the league it did not go as the club had hoped. There it was a second place, behind arch-rival Real Madrid.

New coach not presented

Barcelona writes on its website that the dismissal of Setién is only the first decision in a broad restructuring of the club's a-team. They also write that the new coach will be presented "within a couple of days".

Possible replacements for Setién include former Barcelona player Ronald Koeman, reports the news agency TT.

Abidal can also smoke

Koeman, 57, has been the national team captain in the Netherlands since 2018.

In addition to Setién, sports director Eric Abidal is also said to be sitting loose. Uncertainty with star Lionel Messi is also floating in the air, as his contract expires after next season.