A six-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to see questions about his future. A former teammate says we could never see someone like him
A six-time Ballon d’Or winner has already secured a place among the greats.
At 33, however, it is not yet clear where the final chapters of a remarkable career will be written.
Barca are hoping a one-club man will build their connection with them beyond the summer of 2021 but thoughts on the exit have already been formulated.
Messi pushed for a move elsewhere after a disappointing end to the 2019-20 campaign only to see the Blaugrana block his path.
From today’s perspective, he will be able to discuss the terms of the contract with each of his numerous applicants from January.
Until then, presidential elections are to be held at Camp Nou, as Josep Maria Bartomeu is pushed out of office in a vote of no confidence. A change may result in Messi rethinking his options.
Rakitic hopes it does and the ex-Blaugrana midfielder is aware of the need for Catalonia players to be careful with a Mercury talent.
He said Muchodeporte: “Players at this level are different from everyone else and the other players have to take care of them in a very special way because they can make a difference.
“We don’t know whether we’ll be lucky enough to see a footballer like Leo again in the future.”
While Barcelona refuse to keep Messi around, presidential candidate Pere Riera has claimed the South American will not receive any special treatment if he takes the lead in the boardroom.
He told Radiomarke: “In my opinion, Messi has to stay in Barcelona and not with the story. It is not good for anyone.
“In the end, Messi decides [his future]. I very much doubt Messi wanted to leave Barcelona [in the summer].
“I wouldn’t pull out all the stops for Messi.”
Former Barca boss Quique Setien, who was relieved of his duties in the summer, has said The country that Messi can be “hard to handle” given his position in the global game.
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