Ronald Koeman reveals he visited an unhappy Lionel Messi at his mansion to hold talks

Lionel Messi shocked world when he handed in a transfer request to Barcelona and Ronald Koeman has w revealed he rushed to  Messi mansion to discuss his future after taking charge of club. Speaking to Dutch media outlet S, Ronald Koeman revealed that immediately after signing on as manr of Blaugrana, he contacted Lionel Messi and went to his house to dress his future.

Lionel Messi was heavily linked with a move away to Man City but Barcelona and LaLiga insisted that his release clause was still active, which meant Man City would have to pay humongous €700 million release clause to prise him out of Barcelona. Lionel Messi eventually decided against taking any legal action against Barcelona and ended up staying put for ar season. 

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Ronald Koeman on Lionel Messi's future

Ronald Koeman has seemingly been happy with Messi's performance and said while speaking to media outlet S: "In end it was well and from moment he indicated he would continue, he has done everything I expect of him." manr also clarified that decision to terminate Luis Suarez's contract who also was Messi's best friend wasn't his call. Ronald Koeman furr emphasised that he has a good relationship with Suarez, but club decided on giving opportunities to young talent in ranks. Ansu Fati and Pedri, both of whom at 17, are examples of same.

33-year-old was longer required by club and went on to join Atletico Mrid on a two-year deal after a potential move to Juventus broke down.  

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Suarez's statement: Was forced out due to close relationship with Messi 

Speaking to ESPN, Luis Suarez said that Barcelona forced him out of club because of this closeness with Lionel Messi. "I think y wanted to remove me from Messi's side, maybe it anyed m that I h a good relationship with Leo, perhaps y didn't want him to be with me so much. I can't find any reason to think that would dam team, though." 

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Im credits: Barcelona, Ronald Koeman Twitter