Ronaldo’s comments about Lionel Messi proved to be true after a furious explosion and leaked information

Lionel Messi wanted to leave Barcelona before the start of the season.

The six-time Golden Ball winner was furious when information about a private meeting between him and Ronald Koeman leaked.

Messi shortened his summer vacation to meet the Dutchman, with radio RAC1 later revealing that the Argentine told Koeman he wants to leave the club.

Messi, 33, was tired of several things, including Josep Maria Bartomeu’s management at the club and Quique Setien’s tactics on the pitch.

Ronaldo, who played for Barcelona and Real Madrid during his career, spoke about Messi’s situation at the time and predicted that he would not go anywhere.

“It is very unlikely that he will be able to leave Barcelona right now, especially when there is a crisis of results. Messi is a reference for the team and, if I were Barcelona, ​​I would not let him leave under any circumstances, “said Ronaldo.

“He has a great and strong relationship with the club and I don’t think he will stop loving the team.”

Ronaldo proved to be right when Barcelona hit their heels and prevented the Argentine from leaving, even as Messi tried to point out a clause in his contract that meant he could leave the club freely.

Messi had to take the Catalan club to court, but instead decided to see the rest of his contract with Spain and review his future at the end of the season.

Paris Saint-Germain have been saying a lot when they said they would love to sign Messi at the end of this season, which is still a concern for Barcelona.

But new coach Koeman is a little more confident that the Argentine will sign an extension in the summer and remain in office.

In an interview with The Athletic, Koeman said, “I said to Leo, ‘I’m very happy if you stay. If you don’t, the decision is yours and that’s what you have to deal with.

“If you stay, you will be part of the team and this will be your position to get the best of you.” Gradually, he accepted the situation.

“And look at how he’s been playing for the past few weeks, he’s very involved in the club, in the team. But nobody knows what’s going to happen in the future.”

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