Koeman on Barcelona rumours: I will not commit my future to the Netherlands LaLiga Santander As Valverde's replacement

Ronald Koeman, the Netherlands' head coach, refused to rule out the possibility of coaching Barcelona in the near future, amid rumours of Ernesto Valverde's potential departure.

The Dutchman is one of the candidates to succeed Valverde, following the Blaugrana's defeat in the Copa del Rey final at the hands of Valencia.

"That would be very easy, but I will not," responded Koeman when asked about whether he would assure the Dutch public that he would remain as Oranje head coach.

"I think this [press conference] is about the Dutch national team, so I would like to leave it at that."

The 56-year-old played for Barcelona between 1989 and 1995.