Barca coach has reportedly inform Pique that he still untouchable in their conversation

The Dutch manager values the centre-back's leadership qualities and wants to keep him.

Ronald Koeman has been busy making calls recently as he informed Gerard Pique that he is still a key figure at Barca, Diario Sport reveal.

The centre-back remains 'untouchable' due to his leadership qualities, as the source puts it.

The iconic defender joins Jordi Alba as another Blaugrana veteran spared by the new coach.

Koeman also plans to count on Sergio Busquets even though it's Frenkie de Jong who is going to be the first-choice option in the midfield.

Meanwhile, other veteran stars were less lucky.

The Dutch manager told Samuel Umtiti, Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal and even Luis Suarez that they are not part of his plans, according to multiple sources.