Former Barcelona manager exposes Lionel Messi’s toxic control over the club

Former Barcelona manager exposes Lionel Messi’s control over the club

It has been a long debate over Lionel Messi having a strong control or a large say at the club’s decision-making process. The media always has rumours stating that Messi has demanded the signing of a certain player or the departure of a certain squad member, however, the credibility of these rumours have never been certain.

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Nonetheless, former Barca manager, Tata Martino has had a lot to say about Lionel Messi and his control at the club. The Argentine manager was appointed as the head coach of the club in the 2013/14 season and signed a two year contract. However, Martino was sacked after his first season as the Catalan club went trophyless.

Real Madrid won the Spanish domestic cup along with the Champions League for the 10th time, meanwhile, Atletico Madrid finished the season as champions of Spain. Tata Martino was shortly sacked and Luis Enrique was appointed as his replacement.

Tata Martino talks about Messi’s control

The former director of Barca, Andoni Zubizarreta who was sacked by Josep Maria Bartomeu in 2015, has shared a conversation he had with Tata Martino on Messi’s dominance. The following quote is an excerpt from Martino’s conversation with Lionel Messi, according to reports.

"I know that if you call the president, he will dismiss me , but hell, you don’t have to show me every day . I already know it”.- Tata Martino’s conversation with Lionel Messi, according to the recent interivew."

Tata Martino’s candid conversation with Lionel Messi has shown that the Argentine footballer certainly has a huge say at the club that exceeds the duty of a footballer.

The importance and the power that has been bestowed to Lionel Messi has certainly been foolish and unnecessary. No player is larger or more important than the club and this is something that the Catalans are yet to learn.