Josep Maria Bartomeu, who is the president of
Barcelona has finally reacted to the sensational news on possible exit
of Lionel Messi to EPL.
The Argentinian forward is involved in one of the greatest scandals. Reports indicate that the Argentine wants to have a feel of the English Premier League (EPL) where Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all shown interest to land the 28-year-old player.
However, Bartomeu has responded angrily to the reports about the transfer.
He said: “People who say Messi is leaving Barcelona should be
embarrassed. Messi is recovering for the Madrid-Barcelona game. He is
hoping to play El Clasico, but injuries have their process. Leo and his
father said they don’t imagine playing at another club. The relationship
with the family is very good. We are not in the negotiation phase yet,
when the time comes it will be presented. He has a contract for the next
three seasons. Messi is very angry about the Spanish taxation. It is
not normal, the information published on Leo Messi. If his tax advisers
have made a mistake they have to pay like everyone else. Messi deserves
respect as all do.”
Speaking about Neymar’s contract situation, the director added: “On
the renewal of Neymar, this is the season of his renewal, yes. But of
course we try not to relay the negotiations and work quietly to be able
to announce the extension of his contract.”
Messi is currently sidelined with a knee injury. Meanwhile, FIFA has announced the 23 man list for the coveted 2015 Ballon D’Or with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi the headline names.
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