Lionel Messi Hints Demands Barcelona Exit
Argentina and Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi has reportedly informed Barcelona chiefs that he wants to leave the club this summer, the decision was made after an embarrassing 8-2 defeat against Bayern Munich. Barcelona was knocked out of the Uefa Champions League denying them of winning any trophy in the 2019/20 season.
It was a bad night for Barcelona players and even Lionel Messi, Suarez was unable to do anything to prevent the Catalans from suffering the heavy defeat. After the game, Barcelona central defender Pique came out to say change needs to be in the team and even if he will be the one to leave the club he will do as they team is gradually falling.
Barcelona chiefs would want to convince Lionel Messi to sign a new contract as his current contract will expire in June next year. Lionel Messi started his career at Barcelona academy before graduating to the main team where he has won all major trophies in his career so far. The 33-year-old has never played for any other club except Barcelona, he has hinted that he wants to leave the club and Manchester City and Inter Milan has already shown interest.
Lionel Messi reportedly told Barcelona chiefs he wants to leave this summer. Some Barcelona players have kicked against the choice of signing former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as their new coach. There have been reports that Barcelona chiefs are considering sacking current handler Quique Setien because of their embarrassing defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.