Suarez breaks silence amid Barcelona exit rumours

Luis Suarez has hit back at comments made by his former lawyer Alejandro Balbi that suggested the Uruguayan’s future would be linked to that of Lionel Messi.

The appointment of Ronald Koeman, a club legend, was seen as a move to appease players and fans, but the Dutch head coach is reported to have told Suarez to find a new team as he is not part of his long-term plans in Catalunya.

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With the striker being close friends with Messi, a destructive fall-out ensued, with Balbi among those to have weighed in on where both Messi and his former client may end up come next season.

However Suarez said: “There are people talking about me or on my behalf when I have not had a relationship with them for years. When I need to speak, I’ll speak for myself.”