Ronald Koeman: “Messi showed me that he is still the best” | Football

Koeman explains how he could convince the Argentinian star to stay with FC Barcelona after a very turbulent summer in which Messi was about to pack his bags with the Catalans.

“When I arrived in Barcelona, ​​I heard that Messi was unhappy at the club. During a conversation at his home I heard from his mouth what the reasons were, ”said Koeman. “I then honestly told him that the only thing I could do was change anything in the field of football, the game system, his position on the field, his importance in the team. But I couldn’t change the controversies he had with the club, ”said Koeman.

“Messi showed me that he is someone who wants to win prizes, be the best and stay the best, even though he had his problems with the club. Barcelona is a better team with Messi than without Messi. ”