In these days of uncertainty at Barcelona, at least one man can be calm. Dutch coach Ronald Koeman has the difficult task of satisfying the demanding fanbase with an average squad at his disposal. You’d think he’d be pretty nervous – but he’s not.Simply put, it would cost the club too much to sack Koeman before the current season ends. Their former player would be due a massive compensation, one the club can’t afford whilst they are trying to get their debt under control. 🚨 [TV3🥇] | Ronald Koeman has a clause in his contract, which he signed under Bartomeu’s administration, stating that if it is not renewed for a third season, he will have to paid €6 million for compensation to the Dutch Federation pic.twitter.com/1Aq0DLKyso— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) September 19, 2021 The Catalans’ poor form since he took charge at the beginning of 2020/21, combined with the club’s financial problems, led to fans’ unrest. If the team’s form doesn’t pick up soon, it’s difficult to see Koeman staying longer beyond his current contract. But Barca will still owe money to the Dutchman – even if they don’t sign him to a new deal!According to El Club de la Mitjanit, Barcelona will have to pay $7 million to Koeman should they decide against renewing his contract.Tuesday, 02.15: (2.55) Defensa Justicia (2.95) Banfield (3.05)The report says that a clause has been included in his current contract, and was inserted by Josep Maria Bartomeu, stating that the coach would be paid the sum that is related to the compensation that the coach paid to the Royal Dutch Football Association to terminate his contract in order to join Barcelona.Koeman is aware that he is under pressure at Camp Nou, and there has been speculation that he might even face the sack if results don’t improve immediately. Should Barcelona dismiss him before the end of the season though, they will have to pay him around $16.5 million in compensation.##EDITORS_CHOICE##That’s looking grim for the club. Do you take a $16.5 million hit plus whatever new boss asks or do you keep Koeman until June 2022, hope and pray for the results to start coming – and pay “only” $7 million? You really wouldn’t like to be in Barca president’s shoes. The Blaugrana will host Granada on Monday night in an attempt to add to their tally of two wins from their three La Liga matches this season. No matter how troubled the team looked when they fell against Bayern in the Champions League, they will surely be expected to overcome Granada, who are winless in their first four league matches. Koeman will be without several of his first-teamers, including Pedri, Martin Braithwaite and long-time absentees Sergio Aguero, Ousmane Dembele and Ansu Fati. The Dutchman was defiant mood ahead of the clash.”I’m only thinking about the match and the team. The rest is out of my hands. I’m relaxed and confident about winnings matches. We need to get some players back so we have more guys to choose from, but I know that we have to win. The results are what count. I’m not worried about my future. The club and the president will make the decisions.”🗣️ Ronald Koeman: “Riqui Puig has to improve in many aspects of the game. He must improve his game and work to gain minutes like any other youngster.” pic.twitter.com/hDFNLytSbp— Barça Worldwide (@BarcaWorldwide) September 19, 2021 All we need now is to see what the president’s decision will be. Either way, Koeman will be an even wealthier man.LA LIGA – ROUND 5FridayCelta – Cadiz 1-2 (0-2)/Mina 64 – Lozano 38, Espino 43/SaturdayRayo Vallecano – Getafe 3-0 (1-0)/Trejo og 9, Ciss 78, Falcao 81/Atletico Madrid – Athletic Bilbao 0-0Elche – Levante 1-1 (1-0)/Perez 33 – Morales 55/Alaves – Osasuna 0-2 (0-2)/Garcia 22, Torres og 29/SundayMallorca – Villareal 0-0Sociedad – Sevilla 0-0 Betis – Espanyol 2-2 (2-1)/Pedrosa (og) 41, Fakir 45+2 – Diamata 90+2, Cabrera 90+7/Valencia – Real Madrid 1-2 (0-0)/Duro 66 – Vinicius 86, Benzema 88/Monday22.00: (1.33) Barcelona (5.90) Granada (9.50)***odds are subject to change
