“It was an honor for me to work with the Netherlands national team. For the past two and a half years, I have tried to do everything in my power to achieve success with the national team. I look at our achievements with pride. This team has a great future, I'm sure. Everyone knows that Barcelona is my dream club. The opportunity to work there makes me special, ”the press service of the Royal Netherlands Football Association quotes Koeman.
As head coach of Barcelona, the Dutchman replaces Kike Setien, who was sacked after a 2-8 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Earlier, Barcelona announced the appointment of Koeman.