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Atlético de Madrid star Luis Suárez has admitted that he is unsure what the future holds for Lionel Messi with his possible departure from Barcelona at the end of the season.
The 33-year-old veteran forward left Catalonia this summer as part of Ronald Koeman’s drastic reorganization of his new team, and could also be followed to departure by his close friend in the coming months.
The pair stay in regular contact, but even Suarez is unaware of Messi’s next groundbreaking move.
Suarez, however, has hinted that he may try to convince the all-time greats to join him with Diego Simeone.
“I will always say, Leo is mature enough to make the decisions that he has to make,” he told AS. ‘I will never ask him anything, on the contrary, I will always defend that where he is happy, he is happy, that he makes the decision he makes.
If at any point the possibility arises, let him know, I’m obviously going to speak highly of the club. But then, when it comes to raising something, I think he’s the one who has to decide and where he’s happy he’ll be the best. ‘
Messi’s failed attempts to engineer a transfer have led to accusations that the heart of the six-time Ballon d’Or winner is no longer at the Camp Nou.
A recent viral clip showing his lackluster defense against Dynamo Kiev has only further fueled that speculation, and his mixed season has resulted in just four goals so far.
But despite the confrontation between the talisman and his club that threatens to break their relationship, Suárez has insisted that Messi remains as enthusiastic as ever.
He added: ‘He is 33 years old and knows how to deal with every situation. I see it with the same enthusiasm with which I saw it before.
Enjoy and not lower your arms, which is important. Because, although sometimes the ball does not want to enter, it keeps trying. That says a lot about him. ‘
The shame of Barcelona’s Champions League last season, combined with his failures on other fronts, led Messi to admit he wanted to leave.
He had become disillusioned with the club’s management under the much-maligned president Josep Bartomeu, who later refused to approve the change despite the player believing he could retire as a free agent.
Bartomeu has since resigned and new presidential elections are expected early next year, but it is unclear if Messi will sign a new deal to stay.
As is, the iconic forward will be able to speak to interested parties starting in January.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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