Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has spoken of his relationship with Lionel Messi.
Messi appears happy playing for Koeman, who arrived in the summer to replace Quique Setien.
“When I arrived, they told me Messi was unhappy,” Koeman said. “We spoke at his house. He explained his reasons and I was honest. I told him that the only things I could change were football things: the system of play, his position on the pitch, his importance in the team. But the issues he had with the club, I could not change them.
“Messi demonstrated to me that he’s a person that wants to win things, be the best and continue being the best, even though he’s had his problems with the club.”
Koeman also wanted to end any debate about Messi’s ability: “Right now, Barça have been, are and are going to be a better team with Messi than without Messi.”
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