Ronald Koeman will have to turn his side’s fortunes around as soon as possible and get their league campaign back on track after what has been a disappointing start to the season. Ahead of their trip to high-flying Cadiz, here, we take a look at the latest Barcelona news.

Ronald Koeman blasts Carlos Tusquets for Messi comments

Barcelona boss Koeman has fired back at the club’s interim president, Carlos Tusquets, over his comments on Leo Messi’s future. Tusquets claimed that keeping Barcelona’s economic condition in mind, he would have opted to sell Messi amidst rumours of a potential move to Manchester City.

The Dutch manager did not take Tusquets’ comments well and responded to them, saying;

He added,

Messi is yet to agree fresh terms with the Catalan giants, and as things stand, he could still leave the club on a free come summer.

PSG eyeing summer move for Barcelona captain Messi

While it appeared that Manchester City were in pole position to land Leo Messi should he depart from Barcelona, widespread reports now claim that PSG could be a realistic destination for the Argentine. Reports have revealed that the French champions were also in the conversation for him earlier on and will look to capitalise on his situation should he become available for a summer transfer.

Messi is said to be on an annual wage of €60m at Barcelona and has a staggering €700m release clause, but with his contract expiring in the summer, he could opt to move on a free transfer. His former teammate, Neymar Jr, recently expressed his desire to reunite with Messi. Speaking after PSG’s victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Neymar said;

Elsewhere, PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi was asked about a potential move for Messi next summer, to which he responded;

It remains to be seen if the six-time Ballon d’Or winner commits his future to the Blaugrana or move elsewhere, to reunite either with Neymar Jr in Paris or with former manager Pep Guardiola in Manchester.

Also read: Jorge Jesus says Lionel Messi has ’no passion’ for football and Cristiano Ronaldo only a ’little bit’ in comparison with Diego Maradona

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