Published 11:37 IST, August 29th 2020

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman SLAMMED by Manuel Pellegrini for Luis Suarez treatment

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has slammed newly-appointed Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman for his 'disrespectful' attitude towards Luis Suarez.

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Newly-appointed Barcelona manr Ronald Koeman has t received warmest of welcomes to  LaLiga club. former Dutch national team manr has been preparing to rebuild Barcelona squad and might ask several players to leave in process. Koeman has also informed striker Luis Suarez that he is longer in his plans and his contract will be terminated soon. However, manr's approach hasn't gone down well with former Real Madrid and Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini. 

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Disrespectful for Luis Suarez: Manuel Pellegrini on Ronald Koeman's phone call 

According to reports in Spain, Ronald Koeman informed Luis Suarez that he does t count on him for next season, over a phone call. It was also reported that his contract will soon be terminated, with player already in talks with or clubs in Europe as well as in USA. Manuel Pellegrini, however, believes that Koeman's behaviour was disrespectful towards Uruguayan striker. 

Manuel Pellegrini, who currently mans Real Betis, while speaking to ESPN, claimed that a coach must have a conviction to speak with his players directly and t over phone. Pellegrini insists that he too has taken tough decisions during his manrial career, but informing a player about his future over a phone call suggests lack of respect. 

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Luis Suarez transfer to MLS?

Since phone call revelation, Luis Suarez transfer talks have been on rise. However, rumours haven't gone down well with 33-year-old Barcelona striker, who took to Instagram to state, "re are people using my name and saying things about me, people that I've had thing to do within years. I'll speak for myself when that time comes about." Meanwhile, Luis Suarez transfer reports link Suarez with a move to eir of Ajax or Major League Soccer (MLS). 

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Lionel Messi news: Talisman hopes for settlement 

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has insisted that six-time Ballon d'Or winner is in mood to continue with Camp u outfit. player expects to reach an amicable settlement with Barcelona, although club president Josep Maria Bartomeu is against any move. Barcelona president does t want to be remembered as executive who let Messi leave Camp u. refore, he still maintains that any team that wishes to sign Argentina international should pay his €700 million release clause in its entirety. 

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11:37 IST, August 29th 2020