Despite FC Barcelona’s efforts, Lionel Messi has decided not to return. Coach Xavi shows understanding and gives an ex-player a basket.
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the essentials in brief
- Lionel Messi moves to Inter Miami and thus bursts a Barça return.
- Barcelona coach Xavi fought for the Argentine until the very end.
- He shows understanding and says: “We have to accept the decision.”
- Xavi reacts defensively to the rumor about another ex-player.
Lionel Messi is moving to Inter Miami in the MLS. This bursts a return to FC Barcelona. The Argentine says: «I really wanted to go back to Barça. But after what happened two years ago, I didn’t want to go through the situation again.”
Barça coach Xavi has often spoken to Messi in recent months to convince him to return. Nevertheless, he says in a “Twitch” stream by Gerard Romero: “It’s Leo’s decision and we have to respect it.”
Xavi believes: “Being Messi is not easy. With the focus that is on him, he never rests.” The Argentine had a tough time in Paris and didn’t want that pressure anymore. So the fairytale return campaign, which not only coach Xavi would have wished for, bursts.
Neymar brings himself into play
Instead of the Argentine, his buddy Neymar could now hire a second time at FC Barcelona. As the newspaper “Sport” writes, the Brazilian offered himself to the La Liga champions. Today’s coach Xavi and Neymar played together at FC Barcelona from 2013 to 2015.
But Xavi says on “Twitch” about the rumor about his ex-player: “I’m surprised about it. He’s not part of our plans.” The Spaniard explains that while they are still good friends, he has other priorities at Barça.
Do you think FC Barcelona should strike at Neymar?
Neymar once left the Catalans for Paris for a record sum of over 200 million francs. After six years at Paris-Saint-Germain, the Brazilian (with a contract until 2025) is looking for a new challenge. The club are also reportedly open to Neymar’s exit.
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2023-06-09 08:16:39
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