I accepted his decision, I was expecting that: Suarez speaks of Koeman Changes at Barcelona

It was Koeman who initiated his departure, Suarez has confirmed.

"Regardless of the period of my contract, the club and the player needs changes. In this case, the coach didn't rely on me," Luis Suarez said of his exit from Barcelona.

The 33-year-old went on to claim that he was expecting the new boss to show him the door.

"Koeman? I accepted his decision, I was expecting that," the Uruguayan added.

"I respected it and continued to train under him until I solved my future."

Suarez leaves Barca for Atletico Madrid after becoming the Catalans' third-best goalscorer during his six-year spell at Camp Nou.