Will Messi leave Barcelona in 2021?
Tearful Lionel Messi confirms he is leaving FC Barcelona, in talks with PSG. A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed on Sunday he was leaving FC Barcelona after the club said it could no longer afford paying the Argentine’s high wages, adding he was in negotiations with French club Paris St Germain over a possible move.
What did Messi say when left Barcelona?
The footballer admitted he was “convinced” he was going to stay at Barcelona, adding it will be “weird” for him to leave but people will get used to it. Messi also called his departure “the most difficult” moment of his career. He said: “I’ve been here my entire life, I’m not ready for this.
Is Messi 100% leaving Barca?
Lionel Messi will end his 20-year career with Barcelona after the Argentine superstar failed to reach agreement on a new deal with the club, the Spanish giants announced.
Why Messi did not continue in Barcelona?
On August 5, Barcelona confirmed through a statement that Messi “will not continue” with the club. A day later, Laporta said: “Leo wanted to stay and the Club wanted him to stay, but with the LaLiga rules it has not been possible.” As per the rules, Barcelona’s wage-to-turnover percentage has to be 70 per cent.
Can Messi speak English?
Lionel Messi can speak Spanish and Catalan fluently. He can understand only a few English phrases but that is it. As one of the world’s top soccer players who play in Spain, he doesn’t need to speak any other language. Spanish is the language in his home country of Argentina too.
Why is Messi not in Barcelona?
The Catalan club announced last week that “despite club and player reaching an agreement and their clear intention to sign a new contract, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles.” The “obstacles” Barcelona referred to were the Spanish LaLiga’s financial fair-play rules, which are among the …