the underside of the meeting between Lionel Messi and Ronald Koeman

“I see myself more leaving than staying”. This is the sentence that Lionel Messi reportedly blurted out Ronald Koeman when they first met on Thursday. Unveiled by radio RAC-1, this sentence sticks to what the Brazilian journalist Marcelo Bechler assured after the defeat of FC Barcelona against Bayern Munich (8-2). The Argentinian would have decided to leave this summer, bored with the procrastination of his club forever. However, all is not yet lost for Barca.

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Daily sport returns in more detail on the conditions of the meeting between the new trainer Ronald Koeman and the Argentinian number 10. First remark, Koeman understood the importance of the affair and requested an interview with the Pulga less than 24 hours after his arrival. A good point for the Dutchman. Above all, Lionel Messi, who was on vacation in the Catalan Pyrenees, did not hesitate to interrupt them and take his car to join Koeman. Another good sign.

Koeman scheduled new meetings to turn the tide

Messi’s involvement proves he hasn’t necessarily decided yet. Above all, he knows that his contract ends in 2021 and that his release clause of € 700 million is a considerable obstacle to his departure. Between wanting to leave and forcing a departure, there is a chasm. As reported sport, the exchange between Koeman and Messi was positive. The 57-year-old Dutchman listened to the Argentinian’s frustration and tried to convince him that things were about to change.

Barely arrived, Koeman does not represent what Messi can no longer support at Barça, namely the current management. Progress has therefore taken place and other meetings are to be expected to dampen the initial enthusiasm of the best player in the world. It remains to be seen whether the decisions taken on the transfer window, with the desire to get rid of players close to Messi such as Pique, Alba, Busquets and Suarez, will definitely not delay the Argentine star.

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