Lionel Messi’s meeting with Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman allegedly triggered the Argentine to ask for a move, as he was told ‘the privileges are over’.
According to a report in Olé, the Dutchman’s words during their meeting triggered Messi to send a fax requesting to terminate his contract at Camp Nou.
Lionel Messi’s meeting with Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman allegedly triggered the Argentine to ask for a move, as he was told ‘the privileges are over’.
According to a report in Olé, the Dutchman’s words during their meeting triggered Messi to send a fax requesting to terminate his contract at Camp Nou.
Koeman was reportedly on the phone with Messi, saying: “The privileges in the squad are over. I’m going to be inflexible, you have to think about the team.”
Associated Press has confirmed the talisman sent a letter requesting a transfer this summer and wants out immediately.
The 33-year-old has a clause in his deal allowing him to leave at the end of each season, but Barcelona prepare their response saying the clause expires on June 10.
Koeman has been appointed on a two-year contract in Catalonia and Presidential candidate of Barcelona, Victor Font, has asked for new elections to be called immediately if President Josep Maria Bartomeu doesn’t resign from his position.