Bartomeu continues to harass a frustrated and exhausted Lionel Messi
Barcelona continue to harass a frustrated and exhausted Lionel Messi
The 2019/20 season has been an exhausting season for Barcelona and its players after the club ended the season trophy-less along with a humiliating defeat against Bayern Munich. Last season has certainly taken a huge toll on the player’s mental health as well leaving them devastated and fatigued.
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Lionel Messi, in particular, believed that enough is enough and had wanted a move out from the club. The 33-year-old attempted every possible option to force a move-out, however, the player has been forced to continue for another season against his will.
The 2020/21 campaign is Messi’s final season at Barca after spending 20 long years. The Argentine international will most likely leave the club next summer for Manchester City on a free transfer after failing to do so this year.
Despite this being Messi’s final season, Josep Maria Bartomeu continues to harass the 33-year-old forward. It has now been reported that the president has asked the player to take a massive pay cut which is non-negotiable.
The Catalans have declared a loss of over 300 million euros during the pandemic and are planning to recover their losses by selling several players this summer transfer market and reducing the current payroll.
Lionel Messi will most likely leave on a bitter note
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The showdown a few months ago between Lionel Messi and Josep Maria Bartomeu is far from over. The new statement of a massive wage cut could infuriate Messi further. The pair share a bitter relationship after the captain stated that the club under the management of Bartomeu is a sheer disaster.
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If the pay cut is imposed on Leo Messi, then the 33-year-old will bow out from the Camp Nou with a sour taste in his final season.