Even though he had a drama to leave, Messi is believed to be the captain of Barcelona: Okezone the ball

BARCELONA – Jordi Mestre commented on Lionel Messi’s position as Barcelona in the 2020-2021 season. Mestre claims that Barca’s management will continue to have faith in Messi to be their captain, even though it was a stir to want to leave.

As is known, Messi did have a lot of surprise when he asked Barca’s management to terminate his contract this summer. This was demanded by Messi so that he could move to another club for free.

This step was taken by Messi because he was disappointed with the performance of Barca’s management in the last few seasons. Yes, Barca’s management failed to build a competitive squad so that the Blaugrana – Barca’s nickname – can be competitive in the Spanish La Liga and the Champions League.

However, Messi’s wishes were flatly rejected by Barca’s management. Barca are only willing to lose Messi if a club redeems his release clause which reached 700 million euros or approximately Rp. 12.2 trillion.

This problem even had to make Messi’s father and agent, Jorge Messi, fly from Argentina to Barcelona to have a meeting with the President of Barca, Josep Maria Bartmoeu, to find a middle ground in this case.

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After meeting twice, the answer to Messi’s future riddle was finally answered. Yes, La Pulga – Messi’s nickname – decided to stay at Barca in the 2020 summer transfer window.

Although he finally survived, several parties asked Barca coach Ronald Koeman to remove the captain’s armband, which is now wrapped around Messi’s left arm. Because, Messi has shown himself failed to become the leader of Barca.

However, Mestre expressed a different view regarding Messi’s position as Barca captain. The figure who once served as Vice President believes Messi will still be trusted as their captain in the 2020-2021 season.

“I think, at this moment, he (Messi) is not completely happy. I heard his interview and he survived, actually not according to his wishes, “explained Mestre, as adapted from Brand, Sunday (6/9/2020).

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“The problem is not with the club, but with the President. There is a divorce between the player and the President. He is angry with the President and many journalists, but he will return to the way he used to be, ”continued the 57-year-old man.

“If Bartomeu wanted Messi to leave, he would get a lot of money from the club, but from the start he wanted Messi to stay. Now is the time to calm things down, let the situation get back under control. I am sure he will remain the captain, “he concluded.

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