Barcelona sports director and runner-up of the Spanish soccer
league, Ramon Blanes, announced, on Wednesday, that the
Argentine international star and captain Lionel Messi informed
the Catalan club of “not coming to training,” stressing that the
search is underway “for the best solution for the club and Messi”
in the issue of their separation. .
Blanes, who took over the position to succeed Frenchman Eric
Abidal, said the article last week, during the presentation of the
Portuguese newcomer, Trinkau, who was completely overwhelmed
by the announcement Tuesday of Messi’s desire to leave that
“Messi told us that he will not attend the training (he must pass
the examination of the new Corona virus on Sunday before
resuming Exercises on Monday) “.
“But all talks will remain between the two parties (the club and
the player), and we will not talk about what is being said out of
respect, because we put all our efforts in this dialogue,” Blanes
said during the virtual conference.
“There must be great respect for Messi and his history. We are
not thinking of any clause to terminate his contract. The marriage of
Messi and Barcelona brought a lot to the two parties (the club
and the player), a lot of joy for the fans. Internally, we are
working to persuade Messi, to find the best solution for Barcelona and Messi.”
“This is not a quarrel between Messi and Barcelona, neither of
them deserves it. We are building Barcelona with a winner
mentality. There is no division within the club over Messi.
Everyone who knows football wants him to stay here to win
again. He is a player,” he added. Winner. ”
He highlighted, “We see Messi as a player in Barcelona. Today
he arrived in Trincao, and we hope that he will win alongside
Messi. Barcelona has rebuilt its ranks several times in its
history, and has always come back strongly. Our idea is to do it
again, about the best player in the world,” noting that he He did
not lose hope in retaining the star Messi in the club’s ranks.