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Finally a historic cycle ended in the FC Barcelona . After so many rumors of the continuity of Lionel Messi at FC Barcelona, the club itself admitted that it did not may retain the Argentine . This news evidently shocked the world. Faced with this historical situation, the directive had to stand up to explain the brief statement that was issued on social networks . Faced with this need, Joan Laporta , club president, held a press conference.
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# Messi will not continue with FC Barcelona
– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 5, 2021
“ Unfortunately we have received a disastrous inheritance . The wage bill represents a 110% of club income. We have no salary margin (…) I am not willing to mortgage the club during 50 years by anyone. Barça is above everything. Even above the best player in the world “, expressed the top leader of the Catalan team.
Without a doubt, Laporta’s statements will give a lot to cut. There is no explanation to satisfy the fans who gathered outside the club’s facilities for protests against the departure of Lionel Messi from the team. However, there is something that is clear, “La Pulga” definitively closed his cycle as a Barcelona footballer.
“Negotiations with Leo Messi have ended. We cannot register Messi due to La Liga rules (…) the reasons why we decided to stop operating in this way was that there were objective reasons that they did. Renewing Messi came with certain risks. We do not want to endanger the institution ”, he declared.
🖥 Live from 11 am CEST, @ JoanLaportaFCB press conference
– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 6, 2021
On the other hand, Joan Laporta acknowledged that Messi wanted to remain linked to the Catalan team But his wish was thwarted by financial complications. However, the manager did not hold back to praise his former star.
“ Messi wanted to stay at the club. Leo deserves everything … I’m sad, but we have done the best for Barcelona (…) Leo has made history, he has left his mark, there is a before and after Leo ”, concluded the manager.
From boy to goat. pic.twitter.com/G0JPpPi5WC
– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 5, 2021
The future of FC Barcelona without Messi in the court
Probably the biggest concern of the loyal fans of the Catalan team. Lionel Messi was the player who saved the club when it needed him most. Assists, goals, hierarchy, experience, magic and quality , are some of the things that the Argentinian in his boots. Barcelona will have to take on this new challenge after 21 seasons of glory.
“ The circumstances are what they are and it is a reason for sadness and disappointment . When you think that the decision is made to preserve the interests of Barça … We have gone through everything in 550 years and we have always come out ahead. I am convinced that the stage after Messi will be very successful (…) we are more motivated than ever because now a high level is going to be demanded of us. We are ready to take on the challenge so that Barça without Messi continues to bring joy to Barcelona fans “, he emphasized.
Thank you, Leo. pic.twitter.com/cdS9xWe8Me
– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 5, 2021
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