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The president of Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu, could end up in jail for the great star of the Catalans Leo Messi. The six-time Ballon d’Or also prevented him from leaving the Camp Nou.
The favorite for his signature is Manchester City, who are trying to take him as a free agent. To do this, the Argentine genius takes advantage of a special clause in his contract. He claims that on June 10 or after the Champions League final, he can leave without money. The date has passed, but Messi’s lawyers are citing a season extension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
His termination clause is 700 million euros and Bartomeu will do everything possible to stay with Messi or at least get the huge sum of the future Argentine club.
According to Spanish journalist Guillem Balage, who is one of the most serious names in the Iberian Peninsula’s media, there are two main reasons why Bartomeu will fight to the end for the Argentine. One of them is that the president of Barcelona could impose a serious financial sanction and even go to prison.
“One of the reasons why Bartomeu does not want to lose Messi is that the next club president or even any new subscriber could sue him for mismanagement of the club’s assets. This could lead to a serious financial penalty for the businessman of 57 years can even send him to prison, “wrote Balage.
The next presidential elections in Barcelona will be held in March next year. Bartomeu refused to leave his post earlier, although there were massive calls after the embarrassing 2: 8 loss to Bayern in the Champions League quarter-finals.
“The other reason is that Bartomeu could be a man who does not keep his word, and that is a blow to his personal prestige. When Ronald Koeman was appointed coach, the president of Barcelona promised that the coach would have Leo Messi in his squad for the next season, “added the Spanish journalist.
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