The PSG star angered Barca’s head coach by suggesting his worldwide team-mate may be a part of him in Paris subsequent season
Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman has hit out at Angel Di Maria over the PSG ahead’s feedback suggesting Lionel Messi may be a part of him in Paris subsequent season.
Messi’s contract at Camp Nou expires on the finish of the season and PSG have been talked about as a potential vacation spot, partly as a result of they’re one in all solely a handful of golf equipment that might afford the Argentine star’s huge wages.
PSG’s sporting director Leonardo has opened the door to a transfer, telling France Soccer final month: “Nice gamers like Messi will at all times be on PSG’s listing. However that is in fact not the time to speak about it, or to dream about it.”
Di Maria echoed his sporting director’s feedback on Wednesday after his facet’s 3-0 win over Nimes.
“Sure, sure, I hope so,” Di Maria advised Canal Plus of a potential PSG transfer for his worldwide team-mate. “There are various potentialities. We have now to be calm and issues will develop.”
Koeman bought phrase of these feedback and talking after Barcelona defeated Granada 5-3 in an extra-time thriller within the Copa del Rey, the Dutch supervisor accused Di Maria of being disrespectful.
“It appears to me an absence of respect. Somebody might be flawed in saying one thing like that,” Koeman stated.
“It’s not honest, I don’t assume it’s respectful in direction of Barca to talk like that of a participant who’s ours. So many individuals from PSG discuss so much about Leo, who performs for Barca.
“In addition to, now we have a tie in opposition to them,” Koeman added, referring to the groups’ upcoming Champions League last-16 matchup.
Koeman did categorical his delight together with his crew’s efficiency on the evening after Barca got here again from two targets down in regular time after which scored three targets in additional time.
“It is unimaginable,” Koeman added. “The soccer is unimaginable. I believe we have achieved properly. We had possibilities to win the sport earlier.
“The crew has been enormous. Within the final 5 minutes of the primary half, we scored two targets. Then additional time was unimaginable
“The very first thing that stands out in regards to the crew is their mentality. We by no means cease attempting.”