Everton manager, Ronald Koeman, has admitted that one of his career ambitions is to handle Spanish giant, Barcelona.
Following the announcement that current coach, Luis Enrique will leave the Catalan club at the end of the season, Koeman has been rumoured as one of those who could likely succeed him at Camp Nou.
Koeman, a former Netherlands international, won four La Liga titles and the European Cup during six seasons with Barca.
Although the manager is currently committed to Everton, turning down the offer to coach his national team, he would not hide the fact that a return to Catalonia would be “a dream.”
“I’m flattered and pleased that they think about me. “Everyone knows that I’m Barcelona, they know my love for a club where I grew up as a player and as a person.
“In my professional life, I have two dreams left to accomplish. One: to coach the national team of my country, Holland.
“I’ve had the chance but my commitment to Everton prevented me. “My other wish, my other dream, is to coach Barca one day.
“That’s the truth. “Now, I’m committed to Everton. We have a very powerful and exciting project and we’ll strengthen as best we can to reach the Champions League next season.”
Koeman also ruled out the prospect of taking over at Real Madrid.
“That’s impossible. I’d never coach Madrid, although I respect them as a team and an institution,” he said.
“Someone for whom Barca means so much, with their history, could not do it.”
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