FC Barcelona have completed the shock appointment of Robbie Keane as their new head coach. The cash strapped Spanish side are struggling in La Liga this season and find themselves outside the Champions League places in 6th place as they approach the winter break, 15 points off top of the table Atletico Madrid. The move has been heavily criticised by both fans and legends of Barcelona with Carles Puyol calling it a “cheap appointment and said winning the Europa League on penalties doesn’t mean your good enough for the Catalan club” whilst Victor Valdes said that Cesc Fabregas understands the club and the way is should play and he should have been given the opportunity.
Either way Barcelona have decided on Keane and he has put pen to paper on a 2 and a half year deal.
FC Barcelona released an interview with their new head coach
Q: Robbie welcome to FC Barcelona, how does it feel to be our new head coach?
Keane: I am over the moon I feel so privileged to be given the opportunity to manage such a big club and I can’t wait to get started. Obviously the players are currently enjoying a Christmas break but I can’t wait for them to return so we can get to work and turn this season around.
Q: Finally what can Barcelona fans expect from your style of play?
Keane: I believe the way I like my team to play and the way Barcelona fans like to see their teams play is very similar, my Tottenham team were known for being very solid defensively but we have also kept possession more than all our opponents this season and I believe the players here now our more accustomed to that style of play so look forward to seeing them implement that style
