Ronald Koeman has taken aim at Barcelona president Joan Laporta.

Koeman was sacked and eventually replaced with Xavi by Laporta earlier this season.

Speaking to AD, the Dutchman said: "It was my most difficult period as a coach.

"You won't see me at Camp Nou for a while, I can't do that yet. Not with this president (Joan Laporta), I can't pretend that nothing happened.

"I was not given the time that was given to the new coach, Xavi. I still find it painful."