Leo Messi surprised the whole world and decided on an unusual transfer. The world champion had to turn down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. It was said that the Argentinean would return to Barcelona, which is interesting, the football player’s father met with the president of the Catalan pride, Joan Laporta, but in the end this meeting was about something else. This is stated in the statement of the club.
For some time there were rumors about the future of Leo Messi, who decided to leave PSG two years later. There was talk of a return to Barcelona, but according to Spanish journalists, the Argentine had a lucrative offer on the table from Saudi Arabia, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, and from next season he will play in it, including. Karim Benzema.
Messi’s father met with Laporta
Ultimately, the Spanish champions were unable to even secure the player’s entry into the competition due to heavy financial burdens. Therefore, the world champion chose the proposal … “Inter Miami”, owned by David Beckham. Fabrizio Romano, a journalist with behind-the-scenes news about transfers, was the first to report it.
A few hours later, the footballer’s father confirmed these reports. Interestingly, he had previously met with FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta. Fans of the Duma of Catalonia were still deluding themselves that they could negotiate a move for the Argentine, but the message from the blue-blacks dispelled all question marks.
FC Barcelona statement on the transfer of Leo Messi
“On Monday 5 June, Jorge Messi, the footballer’s father and representative, informed club president Joan Laporte of the player’s decision to join Inter Miami, despite having received an offer from Barça, given the desire as Barcelona, and Lionel Messi to resume “Join Inter Miami”. He was wearing the colors of the Blaugrana, the club said in a statement.
FC Barcelona officials say President Laporta understood and respected Messi’s decision, who the club felt wanted to play in the league with lesser demands, away from the attention and pressure he’s been subjected to in recent years.
“Both Joan Laporta and Jorge Messi also agreed to work together in the future to honor the memory of a footballer who was, is and will always be loved by Barça,” we read.
Source: Wprost
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