He joined Paris in August, scored a superb goal in his new PSG colors against Manchester City, found a home and even takes the time to enjoy the cultural life of the capital.
In short, Lionel Messi is no longer a Barça player at all, but the wound is struggling to close in Catalonia.
The proof again this Friday morning at the microphone of the RAC1, where the president of FC Barcelona came to discuss the conditions of the departure of the Argentine.
Struggling with financial difficulties with an estimated debt of 1.3 billion euros in March, the Blaugranas demanded too much of their star for her to agree to stay.
"I was hoping that at the last minute, Messi would say he remains to play for free," explains the president, who returned to business in March.
I would have been convinced and the League would have accepted, but you can't ask a player of his level.
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Barça want to pay tribute to Messi
If he says that both parties wanted the Pulga to continue to benefit the Camp Nou of his technique, Joan Laporta also thinks that the sums proposed by Paris have weighed too much in the balance.
"We will never know if the offer of PSG was made to him before, slips the leader.
Everything indicates yes.
During the negotiations, everyone knew he had a very strong offer.
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But the outcome of the negotiations would not have affected his relations with Lionel Messi.
“I didn't get angry with Messi.
I can't get mad at someone I hold so in high esteem, continues the Barca president of the 34-year-old.
I wish I could pay tribute to Messi.
He deserves it and we would be delighted to pay him a tribute as it should, if they wish (Editor's note: him and his relatives).
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