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Lionel Messi, wanting to leave, agreed to stay in Barcelona until at least the summer of 2021.
However, Rivaldo also thought about the possibility of the Argentine superstar signing a new contract with the Blaugrana.
Messi changed his mind, he stayed at Barça
Lionel Messi intends to leave Barcelona after spending an unforgettable 2019-20 season. However, the Catalan team did not accept it. And Messi announced that he had to stick to one more season, until the expiration of the contract.
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| Messi stayed at Barça after requesting a transfer |
However, Rivaldo does not believe that will happen. The Barça legend said that Messi would extend his time here. “Last week, Lionel Messi said that he would remain in Barcelona until his contract expires at the end of the 2020-21 season,” Rivaldo told reporters.
“But I wouldn’t be surprised if he stayed at the club longer. A lot can happen next season, as Barcelona start under new coach Ronaldo Koeman and the club president’s election takes place in March.
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| Rivaldo talks about juniors at Barça |
“Messi has criticized the current president Josep Bartomeu. So if a new president takes over in March, maybe Messi will decide to stay. He lives well in the city, his family likes it here and the fans love him very much. “
“These are the reasons to stay and maybe with a new president who understands Messi’s needs and can convince him that the club is on the right track, there may be a new contract. He loves Barcelona and today the players are strong enough to prolong their careers at the highest level.
“So I think about the prospect of Messi playing for Barça until he is 38 years old.”
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