Leo Messi’s departure from Barcelona was a betrayal to him, not a fairy tale ending. The Argentine recently revealed a heartbreaking confession that he wanted to return to his childhood club after winning the World Cup, but fate had other ideas. Let’s discuss Leo’s recent words.
Financial Chaos Robbed Fans of Messi’s Fairytale Ending
I still cannot forget Leo’s tearful face during his 2021 exit ceremony. Barcelona’s greatest player was forced by La Liga’s salary cap to leave the club, and it was heartbreaking. It should’ve been a wake up call for Laporta, who won the elections only due to Leo. However, by 2023, Leo reportedly agreed to play again for Barca, and literally for peanuts.
But the club still couldnt untangle itself from monetary knots. What a shame!
Leo, during an interview with Simplemente Fútbol, said:
“I had the intention of returning to Barcelona and being able to go back to a place I always wanted to be, but it wasn’t possible again”.
“After that, it (deciding on a new club) became a family decision. The fact that we won the World Cup also had a big impact. I was clear that I didn’t want to be at another team in Europe, I didn’t want to go to any of them”.
Leo’s Eternal Love for Barca
After running down the contract with PSG, Leo’s first thought was to return to his beloved club Barcelona. At 36, the world champion was elite and a Balon d’Or winner. But even after a betrayal by the club administration, the Argentine was willing to sort things out. However, when he saw no return passage, he chose to make his way out of the continent. Why? Because he couldn’t think of facing his club with another jersey.
It’s a love story better than Twilight and deserved a better ending. Leo sacrificed his last footballing years for Barca, and this exhibits his eternal love for the Catalan badge. Messi is Barca, and Barca is Messi.