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‘We have to talk’ – Koeman cautious on Messi, Barcelona clearout – The World Game
Lionel Messi will be at the heart of Ronald Koeman’s plans as Barcelona head coach, so long as the “best player in the world” wishes to remain at Camp Nou.
Koeman was unveiled as Quique Setien’s successor on Wednesday, continuing a tempestuous few days at Barca following their humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final loss to Bayern Munich.
Sporting director Eric Abidal departed after handling Setien’s sacking, although reports Messi wishes to leave the club have arguably caused the biggest shockwaves.
Under-fire president Josep Maria Bartomeu told Barcelona’s in-house television channel that Messi will be part of the club’s immediate future…
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