DBasia.news – World football superstar Lionel Messi said his farewell to Barcelona on Sunday (8/8). In the event, La Pulga could not help but cry.
Lionel Messi has finally appeared to the public discussing his separation from Barcelona. After moving from Newell’s Old Boys in 2000, Messi has a long history with Barcelona.
In total, Messi appeared in 778 matches with a score of 672 goals and 305 assists. In addition, Messi also brought Barca to become champions 35 times.
Inevitably, Messi found it difficult to hold back his tears when he said goodbye. Moreover, his departure happened suddenly. As Barcelona failed to find a way to overcome LaLiga regulations.
“I believe I can stay here in Barcelona. This is my home, our home,” said Lionel Messi at his farewell ceremony.
“I wanted to stay at Barcelona and that was the plan. However, today I have to say goodbye after my whole life has been spent here.”
“My contract is done. Everything is done. I wanted to stay and when I came back from vacation it was done. However, at the last minute with everything with LaLiga, it couldn’t happen,” added the 34-year-old player.
Messi was devastated by what happened. In fact, Messi admitted that he had done everything to stay, including by reducing his salary.
“I am very sad because I do not want to leave this club. I love Barcelona and want to stay. My contract is ready. I do everything to stay alive,” explained Messi.
Heading to Paris Saint-Germain
Lionel Messi also answered questions from the media about onwhich team would be his next port. Messi did not deny that Paris Saint-Germain was included in the list.
“Yes, Paris Saint-Germain is a possibility. At the moment there is nothing I can confirm,” said Messi.
“I got a lot of calls after Barcelona’s statement. We are talking about it,” said the player who brought the Argentine national team to the 2021 Copa America champion.