- This is not good for the club's reputation, but we have to wait and see what happens, says Ronald Koeman in connection with a press conference before Barcelona's semi-final return against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey tomorrow.
Josep Maria Bartomeu spent one night in jail, but was released on parole today while the investigation into the "BarcaGate" scandal continues.
A total of four people were arrested in connection with yesterday's police raid on Barcelona's club premises at Camp Nou, but the other two people have previously been released.
Among those arrested was also the club's CEO Oscar Grau.
- When I heard the news, I was devastated because I know Bartomeu and Grau well.
I suffer with them because I have had a good collaboration with them during this short time and Bartomeu has always been an outstanding person for me, says Koeman.
"Barçagate" is about Bartomeu being accused of using a PR agency to defame his critics on social media, including star players Lionel Messi and Gerard Piqué, while strengthening his own position as club chairman.
He resigned in October and on Sunday Barcelona will elect a new chairman.
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Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Photo: Bildbyrån