I have no way of knowing, either do you yet you speak with such conviction that you are absolutely sure he didn't say anything at all. Your mind is alread made up yet there is nothing anywhere that proves that he didn't say anything to him.
I doubt he "talks" to messi but you have no idea what his relationship with DP is...or do you? You guys seem to have all the right answers.
Giovinco Agents said : The coach has a lot of influence for that type of player . A coach who uses his for his qualities is the best, if the coach asks him a lot of tactical work like it has happened in juventus it is better to not take him at all