Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has announced they plan to appoint Ronald Koeman as their next season.

Barca are now in compensation talks with the Dutch Federation to release Koeman from his national team post.

"If nothing goes wrong, he'll be Barcelona coach next season," the president said about the Dutchman.

"He knows our philosophy very well and he believes in the club's style of play. The first thing he has to do is talk to the captains.

"In December, we started talking to various coaches. Back then, we denied it, but now I can explain.

"Koeman told us he had a responsibility with the Netherlands ahead of the Euros. He was the first coach we contacted. Coaching Barcelona is a dream for Koeman."