Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says he’s familiar with the potential of Lionel Messi — despite the able to leave for nothing.
The Argentinian is under contract before 2021 but has a clause added in his deal that could see him leave the Nou Camp for nothing in the season’s close.
However, Bartomeu remains unconcerned, claiming the situation is normal for any player of legendary status at the club.
Speaking to Barca TV, Bartomeu said:”Messi signed before 2021. It had been agreed that in the penultimate season’s close he is to leave at no cost.
“He’s got that freedom to pick his future, however, he is very Cule (Barcelona enthusiast ) and I’m calm.
“Xavi, [Andres] Iniesta and [Carles] Puyol had exactly the same clause and we couldn’t give Messi a different designation, although I repeat, I’m in no doubt he will stay for several decades.”
But, Bartomeu has said the club have’a duty’ to minimise the loss when Messi does decide to leave the club.
It has led to the Spanish champions finishing three of their most costly six transfers ever
Antoine Griezmann combined previously-signed set Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele at the Nou Camp this summer – althought the midfielder has abandoned for Bayern Munich.
Messi is because of injury but is expected to come back after the worldwide break against Valencia.
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