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Koeman hopeful Messi can return to best form following Barcelona transfer saga

Ronald Koeman has challenged Lionel Messi to deliver his best form at Barcelona after his dramatic summer transfer saga.

After seeming destined to leave Camp Nou earlier in the window, Messi confirmed in an exclusive interview with Goal that he will remain in La Liga – and outlined his reasons for wanting to move.

Messi notched 31 goals and 26 assists in 44 games last season and, with Barca finishing 2019-20 in disarray, new boss Koeman will need his star man on top form to turn things around.

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"He is the best, I have said it many times,” Koeman told BarcaTV+.