Leo Messi's move to PSG has already begun to permeate everyone's consciousness, but this weekend, and after quite a few of those involved provided their versions, it was the flea's turn to reveal everything he went through.
In an extensive interview published in "France Football", Messi shed light for the first time on one of the greatest stories in the world of football.
"I did not expect it, I was sure I was going to continue playing in Barcelona," he said.
"I thought everything was closed before the contract extension but then the club told me I would have to find a new team because they do not have the tools to continue contacting me. I had a hard time with that. My family and I have already decided to retire in a Barcelona uniform, but I had no choice but to leave."
On the new team: "I had more offers from other teams but the decision in Paris was pretty quick. Everything had to close quickly and it was not easy but their project, teammates and ambitions - made the decision easier."
With friends Ambape and Neymar, Photo: AFP,
Championships are not lacking, so Paris's real ambition this season is to win the Champions League: "It's everyone's dream here. There are other great teams and we need a little more to be at their level. I mean, it's important to play as a team to win titles and still it's something we Step behind him. "
Messi has six Golden Ball wins.
The names of the 30 finalists for the title will soon be announced and Flea talked about wanting to win the seventh ball: "I never felt like a favorite to win and I never talked about it either. It would be great to win another one, I am the only player with such an amount and it will be extraordinary. I'm grateful for winning, but I prefer not to think about it too much. "
"A seventh ball will be unusual", Photo: Getty Images,
