Ancelotti is shocked with Messi’s departure from Barcelona

DBasia.news – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has commented on Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona. Ancelotti said he was surprised, but on the other hand, he has seen many similar incidents.

Lionel Messi, who has been a symbol of Barcelona, finally went to Paris Saint-Germain. Although Messi and Barca admitted that they were both trying to stay hand in hand, the situation didn’t allow it. As including Messi in the squad will make Los Cules violate LaLiga rules.

Therefore, Messi chose to leave and sign a contract with PSG. In two years, Messi earned a salary of up to 70 million euros.

Messi’s departure certainly surprised many parties. Because, a few days earlier, the president of Barca, Joan Laporta, informed that an agreement was very close to being reached.

Ancelotti, who is now coaching Barcelona’s rival, Real Madrid, was also surprised. According to him, Messi is a player who is very attached to Barca.

“It surprised me because Lionel Messi has been the face of Barcelona since he was a kid,” said Ancelotti as reported by Marca.

“However, I’ve been in the world of football for 42 years. So, I see a lot of players changing teams,” added the former AC Milan coach.

Carlo Ancelotti did not see that Messi’s departure would make Barcelona’s strength decline. Because, Barca still have many players who are just as dangerous.

“Fighting with or without Messi doesn’t change anything. Because we still have to fight Barcelona,” said Ancelotti.