The Dutchman gave his thoughts on the matter and chose to be somewhat diplomatic on the issue.
Koeman wants to enjoy himself
Ronald Koeman was swarmed by Barcelona fans as he left the Camp Nou after the 2-1 Clasico defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday, with there being no security there to protect him. The Dutchman gave his thoughts on the matter and chose to be somewhat diplomatic on the issue. “Indeed, I don’t like what happened when I was in the car, but I like the people who knew better,” Koeman said during Tuesday’s pre-match press conference. “I am where I have to be, and I want to enjoy myself. I know how this works. I want to enjoy it. If it’s eight years, if it’s three months, if it’s one year, no problem.” When pressed again on the issue of the supporters surrounding his car, Koeman provided a more in-depth response. “I don’t think there is a solution. For me, it’s a social problem,” he commented.
Some Barca fans have education and rule problems
“They are Barcelona fans or people who have problems when it comes to education. They don’t know what rules and values are. The atmosphere on the pitch, even at 0-2, was the opposite. You don’t have to pay too much attention to these people. With the video, with the recording, we already see it here every day. It seems that it was only me, but you have to know that the same thing has happened to many players, with their families. Maybe for me, being responsible, it has been more exaggerated. It has even happened to Carles Puyol. You can’t just walk off the pitch like anyone else. You have to find a way. It’s a social problem.” Ousmane Dembele’s contract at Barcelona comes to an end next summer, and, with the Frenchman not having agreed on a new deal, there is uncertainty about his future at the Camp Nou.
“The most important thing is that we want him to stay,” Koeman stated. “He is key and has quality. The goal is for him to renew. Another thing is if he doesn’t want to renew. We have to talk as a club about the best way to deal with it. We haven’t yet talked about what our strategy will be if he doesn’t renew.” Sergio Aguero opened his Barcelona account by scoring a 97th-minute consolation goal after coming off the bench in the Clasico, but he is not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes. “He’s not ready for 90 minutes yet, but he’s ready to start a game or the second half. He’s ready for more game time, that’s true,” Koeman noted.