Koeman: Barcelona should be worried after the expires of Messi's contract

Sport/International

9-07-2021, 17:22

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Thr Dutch coach Ronald Koeman, coach of the Spanish club Barcelona, said that we should be concerned about the continuity of Argentine star Lionel Messi.

Koeman said in statements, today, Friday, that "when Messi is not feeling well we must be concerned, but I have confidence in President Joan Laporta to solve this issue, it is important for the club and the Spanish League that he remains the best player in the world."

He stressed: "I trust in the work that Laporta is doing to ensure Messi's continuation, and indicated that Laporta told him that he must be reassured and that he is working on this matter and that I have confidence that Messi will stay for a few more years at Camp Nou."

On Monday, Barcelona is scheduled to start the preparation period for the new season (2021/2022), but without the players who participated in the European Nations Cup "Euro 2020" and Copa America, as well as those who will participate in the Tokyo Olympics.