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Barcelona 1-2 Celta Vigo: Ronald Koeman tight lipped on Barcelona future, desperate for Lionel Messi to stay

Football - La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Celta Vigo - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - May 16, 2021. Barcelona's Lionel Messi and coach Ronald Koeman after the match. [REUTERS/Albert Gea]

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman refused to answer questions on his future after his side slumped to a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Celta Vigo, which means they can at best finish third in La Liga this season.

Local media reported on Sunday that the club have opened negotiations with former midfielder Xavi Hernandez, who is currently in charge of Qatari side Al-Sadd, as pressure builds on the Dutchman after a disappointing first campaign in charge.

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