Lionel Messi’s departure has rocked FC Barcelona. A report now reveals that a teammate spoke out in favor of the move.
The departure of Lionel Messi in the summer was a turning point for FC Barcelona. A newspaper report now reveals that teammate Gerard Pique, a long-time companion of Messi, was also involved.
As El País reported, Barca captain Pique is said to have suggested to club president Joan Laporta that Messi be handed over. His contract expired. Without an extension, Pique’s suggestion is that Barca’s financial woes will be alleviated. After all, Messi received by far the highest salary at the Blaugrana and .
Has Messi found out about Pique’s proposal?
A few days after Messi’s move to Paris Saint-Germain, several Spanish media outlets reported a rift between Pique and Messi for the first time. A reason was not given at the time.
Messi himself was asked in an interview a few weeks ago which Barcelona stars he was still in contact with. He did not name Pique, although Messi and the defender had been friends for years.
Source: Stern
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