Jordi Cruyff Warns Barcelona of Lionel Messi Possible Exit

DBasia.news – The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus is a lesson for Barcelona former player Jordi Cruyff. He makes it as a reminder for Barcelona if their megastar, Lionel Messi, possibly leaves someday.

Real Madrid surprisingly accepted Juventus’ offer to Cristiano Ronaldo. Les Merengues got 100 million euro (Rp1,6 trillion) transfer fee.

The decision surprised many people. Apparently, Cristiano Ronaldo is the last icon of Real Madrid for almost a decade.

The decision is wrong considering how Real Madrid play after his exit. Los Blancos performed inconsistently of all competitions.

It’s a warning for Barcelona. The Catalonian club must be prepared if Lionel Messi leaves.

“What happened to Madrid is a warning for Barca. Madrid players are still great,” Jordi Cruyff told Sport.

“But in football, you need that player who even losing 2-0 you think you can win. It happens with Messi. It’s much more than football… it is belief.”

“You analyze Madrid and you see that Cristiano was the man who holds the umbrella. When it rains, nobody gets wet. Now, there is no umbrella,” Jordi Cruyff added.

Barcelona still have time to continue the club without Lionel Messi. Currently, the Argentinian striker is in contract until 2021.