Lionel Messi Receives Support Regarding Exit News From Barcelona Teammates

It has been one of the most tumultuous rides in Barcelona’s history as Lionel Messi has confirmed that he wants to leave the organization. Despite the difficult circumstance, the legendary player received support from his teammates Carles Puyol and Luis Suarez.

The football and sporting community was in shock when the news broke, as Messi has been the staple figure of Barcelona in his entire career. The stellar impact Messi has had in football was mostly done in a Barcelona uniform. Fans have often debated if Messi is the greatest player of all time due to his unparalleled career as the leader of the Camp Nou-based squad.

With the recent turmoil within the team, Messi has decided that he no longer wants to be part of the struggling organization. The most recent loss Barca had was an 8-2 drubbing by Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. The team was embarrassed by the loss and it served as the final match of then manager Quique Setien prior to his sacking.

As the record holder of the most Ballon D’Or trophies with six, Messi is definitely the most sought after player in the market. Teammates Puyol and Suarez took to social media to express their concern and support for their comrade.

“Respect and admiration, Leo. All my support, friend,” Puyol tweeted in Spanish.

This was supported by Suarez who replied to the tweet with a series of clapping emojis to signify his support.

Throughout nearly 20 years in the same club, Messi has hauled a renowned career that has propelled him to the highest level of football greatness. Although his contract is set to expire by the end of the 2020-2021 season, he requested to activate a clause that will allow him to leave this summer on a free transfer, per Goal.com. The current market value of the superstar is estimated to be at 112 million Euros.

It will be interesting to see where Messi will eventually end up after this saga. It will be crucial for Barcelona to get the most of this predicament, as Messi is one of the biggest assets an organization can have.