Barcelona were dealing with a severe financial crisis at the time of Messi’s emotional exit and in fact, are yet to fully recover.
The Catalan club’s president Joan Laporta opened up on the Argentine’s exit and has insisted that it was unavoidable. The Barcelona president also claimed that Lionel Messi’s exit was the best solution for the club to save themselves from a financial calamity. He said, as quoted by Goal.com:
Laporta has also been tight-lipped regarding Messi’s future with his current deal with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) expiring this summer.
The Blaugrana president also insisted that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will always remain fondly remembered at the club. He added:
Lionel Messi has been exceptional for PSG this season following an underwhelming debut season at the Parc des Princes. The Argentine superstar has scored 12 goals and provided 14 assists in 19 games across competitions for the Ligue 1 giants this season.
The former Barcelona superstar also achieved his lifelong dream of winning the FIFA World Cup as he lifted the trophy last month in Qatar. They defeated France 4-2 in penalty shootouts to clinch the trophy.
Lionel Messi’s return to Barcelona looks unlikely
With Messi’s contract expiring this summer, he has been heavily linked with a return to his former club Barcelona. Inter Miami, who play in the Major League Soccer (MLS), has also shown interest in the seven-time Balon d’Or winner.
However, Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have a verbal pact agreement to extend his current contract, as per Fabrizio Romano. The transfer expert reported:
This will be a major blow to Barcelona and Inter Miami, who have been strongly linked with Messi’s services in recent months.
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