Koeman nominates Messi for the Ballon d’Or and talks about newcomers

Dutch coach Ronald Koeman has nominated Argentine star Lionel Messi to win this year’s Ballon d’Or.

Koeman said, in statements to the official Barcelona channel, today, Sunday: “Messi is a very important player for the team, he is the leader, and his effectiveness is high. He really wanted to win the Copa America, and he used to win titles with Barcelona, ​​in my opinion he is the first candidate for the Ballon d’Or award. this year”.

Koeman talked about the club’s new deals, and his opinion of Argentine Sergio Aguero, saying: “We have to improve our performance in attack, so we signed him, and we are talking about a player with great experience and a dangerous front line. The important thing is that he has physical strength and we have to keep him in the best.” possible case.

On his opinion of Eric Garcia, Koeman said: “He played great in the European Nations Cup, he grew up here in Barcelona, ​​and despite his young age, he already has a lot of experience. He plays in the same position as me, he is very good with the ball, and we can improve the level of the defense line. His presence,” according to the Spanish newspaper “AS”.

He also talked about Memphis Depay, saying: “I know him well. He has a personality on the field, his physical fitness is high, he has speed, he can play in different positions in attack, and he is also at an ideal age to show his abilities.”