BARCELONA have been criticised for releasing a “disrespectful” assertion after Lionel Messi confirmed his transfer to Inter Miami.
Messi, 35, is leaving PSG when his contract expires in the summertime and Barca have been in talks to convey the Argentine again.
Lionel Messi is becoming a member of Inter Miami after a return to Barcelona collapsedCredit score: Getty
However their monetary points made the transfer unattainable, leaving the membership legend to decide on America as his subsequent vacation spot.
In response, Barca mentioned a press release which learn: “President Laporta understood and revered Messi’s choice to wish to compete in a league with fewer calls for, additional away from the highlight and the stress he has been topic to lately.
“Each Joan Laporta and Jorge Messi additionally agreed to work collectively to advertise a correct tribute from Barca followers to honour a footballer who has been, is, and all the time shall be beloved by Barca.”
However followers reacted furiously as one mentioned: “That Barcelona assertion was so pointless and disrespectful.”
One other added: “This was not essential to tweet.
“Clearly a PR transfer by you admin, it’s unhappy as a result of that is my very own membership as effectively lmao however nah you guys mustn’t have made this put up actually simply attempting to make us look good but once more once we aren’t in the proper”
One raged: “That is low from Barcelona.
“Contemplating they’re speaking about their greatest participant in membership historical past. Don’t patronise his choice. He can do what he desires.”
Messi confirmed his intention to hitch Inter Miami after a return to Barca collapsed when talking to Diario Sport and Mundo Deportivo.
He mentioned: “It’s true that I had presents from one other European crew however I didn’t even give it some thought as a result of in Europe, my thought was solely to go to Barcelona.
“After successful the World Cup and never having the ability to go to Barca, it’s time to go to MLS to reside soccer otherwise and luxuriate in my day after day life extra.
“Clearly with the identical accountability and want to win, and to do issues effectively, however with extra calm.”
Barcelona president Joan LaportaCredit score: Reuters