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“He was not happy and wanted to leave the club,” said the six-time world footballer. “I was not allowed to do that and that is why I will stay because I do not want a legal battle with FC Barcelona,” Messi said. He was also unhappy not only about the disastrous 8-2 in the Champions League against FC Bayern, but also about the entire season without a title.
He thought that his time at Barça was over and it was time to step aside and make way for the youngest. And President Josep Bartomeu had promised to speak at the end of the season. “But he did not keep his word,” said Messi, who on this occasion also stated unequivocally: “The management of the club, led by president Josep Bartomeu, is a disaster.”
“I would never go to the court against Barça”
In a year, Messi can leave the club for free, which would not be a surprise. Bartomeu made it clear that it could only have changed if the transfer clause established in the contract was activated. This equates to a staggering € 700 million. “And that is impossible,” Messi said.
“The other option,” Messi said, “was for a judge to clarify. But I would never go to court against Barça because it is the club that I love. Who has given me everything since I came here. It is the club of my life ”. Messi had informed those responsible by registered letter on August 25 that he wanted to leave the club.
Manchester City has to wait
It was based on a clause in the contract that should allow you to unilaterally terminate and even change without charge. However, the deadline had expired at this time. His contract is valid until the end of June 2021. The club made it clear from the beginning that it did not want to let Messi go. It could only have changed because of the fixed transfer fee. The hottest candidate was Manchester City with former Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola.
Messi had been silent since 2-8 in the CL quarterfinals against Bayern on August 14. His father and coach Jorge Messi held talks with the club’s leaders. In a meeting with Bartomeu on Wednesday there was no rapprochement.
Messi has played for Barcelona since 2000. He won the Champions League four times and the Spanish championship ten times with the Catalans. Last season Barça did not have a title. According to media reports, new coach Ronald Koeman has announced that he does not want to give Messi the above privileges.
