Koeman predicted the future of Lionel Messi and two more Barcelona stars

Former Dutch coach Ronald Koeman, who was in charge of Barcelona from August 2020 to October 2021, had previously stated that Lionel Messi would not return to the club and that two of his former teammates could join him in his new challenge "in Miami or Saudi Arabia."

Koeman did not leave a good memory in Barcelona, neither for the fans nor for Lionel Messi. In fact, the experienced Dutch coach made a prophetic statement about Messi's future and two of his historic teammates.

A month ago, in mid-May, when Barcelona was hopeful that Messi would return, Koeman dismissed that possibility with a strong statement that had an impact in Catalonia: "I don't think Messi will come back."

Regarding the frequent conversations between Joan Laporta and Jorge Messi, Koeman stated that the president "wants to save his image since he is known as the man who allowed Messi to leave." He also referred to the future of two historic companions of the number 10: "Busquets will leave, Jordi Alba will also not stay, and the three are good friends. It would not surprise me if they all go together to Miami or Saudi Arabia."

His statements turned out to be true

The truth is that, one month after that statement, the midfielder is on the verge of joining Inter Miami, and it remains to be seen what will happen with the left-back, who has a significant offer to continue his career in the Florida franchise and accompany Messi, although he is still evaluating the proposal, as his intention is to stay in Europe.