Football superstar Lionel Messi is casting doubt on his future with Barcelona. In cold with the direction of his club, the Argentine striker could leave the club. This situation occurs a year before the Catalan presidential elections.
Messi is accustomed to the blows of the Spanish press. The information comes indeed from Cadena Ser which reveals the tensions between La Pulga and the management of his club. The latter would have simply suspended discussions aimed at extending his adventure.
In sporting terms, Barcelona could miss the coronation in La Liga. Quique Setien’s boys are handicapped by 4 points compared to Real Madrid. In addition, there are only 5 days left before the end of the championship. Lacking inspiration on the pitch, the Blaugrana rely more than ever on their scorer in series.
With the arrival of Antoine Griezmann in Barca’s locker room, the tension is more and more clear. Often aligned by the coach, he struggles to find automatisms with Messi and Suarez. Some observers even go so far as to talk about the influence peddling of the great Barcelona players.
If Messi completely denies this thesis, he clearly displays his refusal to comply with Setien’s directives communicated by his deputy. The 33-year-old would therefore like the departure of the coach and would thus let the leaders know.
It seems that all these suspicions ended up getting the better of the Argentinian’s patience. However, the latter had not activated the departure clause included in his contract. It was without counting on the maneuvers of the club to let the press know the refusal of the players to reduce their salary cut during coronavirus crisis.
In addition, the newspapers had shed light on the harmful intentions of the club towards its competitors and players through social media. The relationship between Messi and Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu then only deteriorated.
