Barcelona, August 26 (IANS) FC Barcelona’s first team technical secretary Ramon Planes said he is running internally to convince Lionel Messi to stay at the club.
Messi reportedly asked Barca on Tuesday to let him leave the place he has been for 20 seasons since he was 13 years old.
“We have immense respect for Leo Messi. Barça and Leo are like a married couple, where both gave so much to each other and brought so much joy to the fans. I think the long term is positive. I am. Optimistic. We want experience” players, like Leo Messi, as well as long-term players on the team. We are doing everything possible so that the relationship between Barça and Messi continues. We are running internally to convince Leo ”, he declared. Official website of Barcelona.
Asked about returning to training, Ramón Planes added that “Messi didn’t tell us he didn’t need to show up for work. But any communication that may take a position between the two parties is an internal matter. We won’t do any on stage out of respect that Messi and the club deserve. “
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