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The former Blaugrana star was “shocked” to see the Argentine push for a move during the summer and hopes for more twists and turns.
Luis Figo believes Lionel Messi can still make his way through the exits at Camp Nou, and Barcelona warned that “nothing can make him change his mind” once he gets his heart started on a fresh start.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner pushed to stay away from the La Liga giants over the summer.
Having become disillusioned with life at the only club he has represented throughout a distinguished career to date, Messi decided the time was right for a new challenge.
Manchester City and Inter were quick to position themselves at the head of a transfer queue, but no talks could be held as Barca held their ground.
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Messi revealed to objective who will be serving the final year of his contract, and those terms will take him through 2021.
An extension of that deal has yet to be agreed, meaning the 33-year-old will be able to speak to interested parties starting in January.
Figo is intrigued to see a remarkable sporting history unfold, and the Portuguese admitted that Messi may have already decided that a game is at stake in Catalonia.
The ex-Barça forward said Brand: “I saw about Messi and his attempt to leave Barcelona this summer like all football fans: expectant and surprised.
“He will have his reasons and reasons for making that decision. I don’t know what happened beforehand.
“Every club wants to have a player like Messi, but then it depends on factors such as the current financial situation of the club, the money it will cost the club in salary, the will of the player …
“But in general, in life, if you don’t want to be somewhere, in the end there is nothing that can make you change your mind.”
Opinion on Messi’s next move remains divided, and there are many signs that he will stay and agree to another contract at Barça.
Others believe that it is destined to explore alternative options by the end of the year, as Barça will not hold its presidential elections until the end of January, and that companies like City may have the opportunity to finalize the most notable deals.
