Josep Maria Bartomeu didn’t want Messi to leave: He reveals why.

 Messi announces the shocking news earlier this month that he wants to leave Barcelona. Also, he handed the transfer request to Joseph Maria Bartomeu. Bartomeu faced denunciation after he didn’t allow the 33-year-old to go to another team this summer. 

But he revealed the reason why he didn’t allow the captain to leave. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has made a U-turn to his decision and decided to stay at the Camp Nou. 

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu opens up on Lionel Messi transfer saga : 

Messi has represented Barcelona for more than two decades. After his transfer news, Barcelona and Messi’s fan was shocked. Messi’s contract was still at the reminder and due that his seven million dollar euros clause was still active. 

He was not allowed to leave for free. Messi after the dramatic transfer saga had an interview with the goal. He in that interview opened up about Bartomeu not staying loyal on his words over not allowing him to leave the club. 

Later than The 57-year-old Bartomeu gave reasons why he did not let Messi leave the club. Messi is the legend of the club. Therefore doesn’t want to have any kind of dispute between them. 

They need their star forward to guarantee them success. Barcelona is going trophy-less time since 2007 2008 last season. 

The president predicts that Messi can play well under Ronald Koeman. He believes that the new manager has moved on from the Messi transfer Saga. They saw him talking to Messi on the pitch. 

Messi returned and again showed him how great he is by scoring twice in the friendly pre-season match against Girona. The club is very grateful that they have their iconic legend back to their team. 

Lionel Messi transfer news and failed move away from Barcelona : 

The premier league giants Manchester City was heavily interested in signing Messi. Messi was about to reunite with Pep Guardiola. Man City had to pay the whole amount to take Messi in their club.

 La Liga and Barca confirmed his 700 million euros clause. Messi will have to play in Barcelona for at least one more season as his contract ends in summer 2021.