In only his second interview since unsuccessfully pushing for a transfer in the offseason, Messi said Barcelona will be stronger if everyone works together to help the club succeed.
Koeman said Saturday that he cared about Messi’s proven efforts on the field — and not his criticisms of the board for stopping him from leaving Barcelona while pushing out teammate and friend Luis Suárez.
The Argentine vents his anger on Barcelona management in an open letter to the Uruguayan and wishes him good luck for the future.
Bayern forward Robert Lewandowksi, who scored a career-best 55 goals for his club last season, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer were nominated for men’s player of the year in Europe after a dominant season with the treble-winning German team.
Bartomeu also said he has no plans to step down from his position despite a motion to remove him.
Messi decided to stay at Barcelona to avoid a legal dispute with the club after having previously announced he wanted to leave to “seek a new direction” in his career.
Victor Valdes, who played alongside Messi during his time at the club, said that no one can question the six-time Ballon d'Or winner's attitude.
Messi had been practising separately from the group since returning to the club on Monday.
Argentine forward Messi ended speculation last week about his future at the Catalan giants by announcing that he would stay for another season, though reluctantly, rather than fight his club in a court of law.
Messi practiced separately from the rest of the squad because he still needs to undergo a second coronavirus test before rejoining them.
Argentine superstar Messi Messi ended speculation last week about his future at the Catalan giants by announcing that he would stay for another season, though reluctantly, rather than fight his club in a court of law.
Now that Messi is staying for one more year, after an unseemly dispute with club executives, one clear outcome looks like being an awkward season ahead at Camp Nou.
Argentina great Messi announced Friday that, despite having told the club he wanted to leave, he would see out the last season on his contract.
Messi revealed the heartbreaking conversation he had with his eldest son Thiago while praising his wife Antonella for being immensely supportive of his decision.
Messi had previously stated to the club about his intention to leave the Spanish football giants this season.
The letter comes a few days after the league said Messi was still under contract until June 2021 and could not leave without paying the penalty.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson had a hilarious response to the rumours linking Lionel Messi to a Premier League move.
A day after the Spanish club reaffirmed its position not to facilitate a transfer, Messi’s father-agent did not dismiss the possibility of his son reconsidering his decision to leave.
The report also suggested that the Barcelona talisman been offered an equity stake in City Football Group but he has demanded payment instead.
Jorge Messi, who is also Lionel Messi’s agent, landed in Barcelona from Argentina. He is expected to meet with club president Josep Bartomeu and other team officials, but it's unclear when then meeting will take place.
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