FC Barceloma have appointed B Team caoch, Sergi Barjuan, has the caretaker manager of its senior team pending the appointment of a permanent gaffer.

Barjuan’s appointment was announced on Thursday afternoon, less than 24-hours after the sack of former manager, Ronald Koeman.

“Barcelona hereby announces that Sergi Barjuan, the current coach of Barça B, shall be taking provisional charge of the technical management of the senior squad,” the club announced on its website on Thursday.

“His interim position as first team head coach shall end as soon as the club has hired full-time head coach to replace the dismissed Ronald Koeman.

“FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, shall be officially introducing Sergi Barjuan to the first team squad this afternoon before the training session at the Ciutat Esportiva.

“Sergi Barjuan will be attending to the media tomorrow Thursday from 1.00pm CEST in the pressroom at the Ciutat Esportiva to discuss the game against Alavés, with president Joan Laporta also appearing.”

Meanwhile, WuzupNigeria reported that former midfielder who currently manages Qatari side, Al-Sadd, has reportedly reached an agreement with the club to replace Koeman.

Ajax’ Erik ten Hag and River Plate’s Marcelo Gallardo are also reported to be lined up as possible options, though Xavi is leading the three-horse race.