Barcelona President Urges The Club To Look At A New Era Without Lionel Messi

DBasia.news –  Josep Maria Bartomeu, President of Barcelona, ​​has a vision for the future for when Barcelona is no longer strengthened by the superstar, Lionel Messi. If  Messi retires, Barca must prepare a farewell party for him.

Although it does not show any sign of slowing down,  it cannot be denied that Lionel Messi is entering the end of his career. The Argentine player is currently 31 years old.

Barcelona already has a long plan for Lionel Messi. Although still bounded by a contract until 2021, Barca had thought about the event when La Pulga decided to hang his shoes.

“I know that someday he will say he wants to retire and we have to prepare for it,” Bartomeu said as reported by the BBC.

In addition, Bartomeu also revealed his reasons for choosing to strengthen Barcelona by bringing in young players such as Frenkie De Jong, Ousmane Dembele, Arthur, Jean-Clair Todibo and Emerson. According to the president, the transfer strategy is very useful in the future.

We bring great young players to the team because we need to continue this success. That is our responsibility,” Bartomeu said.

My term will end in two seasons. So, I need to leave the club in a very good position and notify the new president. This is our legacy,” Bartomeu said.

Barcelona will travel to Athletic Bilbao headquarters in the 23rd week LaLiga match 2018-2019, at San Mames Stadium, Sunday (10/2) local time or early Monday WIB. At the time, Ernesto Valverde’s side are five points from second place, Real Madrid.