After Inter Miami confirmed the signing of Lionel Messi, Barcelona released a note mocking the Argentine’s choice and explaining their actions for the player’s return
A few hours after the Inter Miami officially announce the hiring of Lionel MessiO barcelona released an official note on the matter. In the statement, the Catalan club provoked MLS and questioned the Argentine’s choice, ensuring that the player had a proposal from the Spaniards in hand.
“President Laporta understood and respected Messi’s decision to play in a championship with fewer demands and farther away from the focus and pressure he has been subjected to in recent years.“, said the note released in an excerpt. Previously, the text stated that he was advised of the decision, by Messi’s father, last Monday, 5.
Announcement from FC Barcelona on Leo Messi’s decision to play for Inter Miami
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) June 7, 2023
“On Monday, the 5th, Jorge Messi, the player’s father and representative, communicated to the Club’s president, Joan Laporta, the player’s decision to sign for Inter Miami despite having a proposal presented by Barça in response to the will expressed both by the FC Barcelona like Lionel Messi to dress in bluegrana again“, confirmed.
It is worth remembering that on the afternoon of this Wednesday, the 7th, the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” published an interview with Messi in which the Argentine told why he chose the United States: “I was afraid of going through the same thing again. I’m also in a moment where I want to get out of focus a little, think more about my family“, he told.
In this way, Messi ended up being confirmed as the new reinforcement of the North American team, where he will be the main player of the national league of the country. His contract will be valid for three years and offer several financial benefits, including when the athlete decides to retire.
Source: sportbuzz
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