Lionel Messi's performances "could be better" but the Barcelona captain is "happy", says new manager Ronald Koeman.

Argentina forward Messi, 33, tried to leave the club this summer and called the transfer saga "a brutal drama".

He has scored once so far this season.

"I don't have any complaints or doubts about his effort," said Koeman, whose side open their Champions League campaign against Ferencvaros on Tuesday (20:00 BST kick-off).

"Right now his performances could be better. On a day-to-day basis, he's happy and wants to play and be the team's captain."

Messi is in the final year of his contract and will come up against Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo in Group G of this season's Champions League, a competition they have not won since 2015.

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He has given his best for Barcelona....it is a pity barca could not cash in,when they need to...

Yes ooo
He will be leaving on a free transfer

ojaysam25:
He has given his best for Barcelona....it is a pity barca could not cash in,when they need to...