Josep Maria Bartomeu is ready to step down from his role if it ensures that Lionel Messi stays at the club. But the 57-year-old has put forward a condition that the Argentine must publicly claim that the reason for his transfer request is the current president, says a report from RAC1.
Lionel Messi is tipped to leave Barcelona in the summer with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City emerging as favourites to sign the departing Barcelona skipper. But according to Marca, Neymar Jr and Angel Di Maria have called the 33-year-old to persuade him to join Paris Saint Germain. It is understood that the Parisians sporting director Leonardo have already contacted the Argentine's representatives.
Lionel Messi wants to meet with the Barcelona board to discuss his uncertain future. According to MARCA, the Catalan have said that there is 'nothing to discuss' unless the 33-year-old wants to sign a new contract.
Messi now wants to hold talks with @FCBarcelona over his future 🗣
But the club are saying "there's nothing to discuss" unless it's a new contract
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More: https://t.co/1Y01vGSmj7 pic.twitter.com/FXV5n3Ooyy— MARCA in English (@MARCAinENGLISH) August 28, 2020
Juventus have approached Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, over a possibility of a move in the summer for the Barcelona star. The Italian giants believe that the Argentine and Cristiano Ronaldo's partnership will help them in bringing European trophy back to Turin. Read Full Report.
Lionel Messi reportedly wants out from Barcelona and this news has taken the footballing world by storm. The Argentine revealed his decision through a burofax to the club in which he also mentioned his intention to invoke the release clause which allows him to leave for free at the end of every season. However, the Catalans are not too keen on letting their captain leave. Meanwhile, stay tuned live updates and live details about the Argentine’s move away from Camp Nou. Lionel Messi Transfer Fee is THIS Exorbitant Amount As Barcelona Captain Plans to Leave The Club.
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Manchester City are tipped to be the favourites to sign Lionel Messi if he leaves Barcelona. The Argentine has asked his representatives to set up a meeting with the Catalan club to have a discussion about his future. The Catalans however, are confident of persuading their highest goal-scorer to stay.