Barcelona president Laporta: Messi relationship deteriorated

Football
17 Aug 2021 • 8:25 AM MYT
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits Leo Messi left the club not on the best terms.

The pair fell out in the final days as negotiations broke down over a new deal and Messi eventually departed for PSG.

Laporta said,"I think it has been a successful relationship that has lasted many years and in the end it has deteriorated," Laporta admitted.

"His presentation felt strange. Like all Barcelona fans, I would have preferred to see him at Barcelona, but we have made the right decision because Barcelona is above everything.

"I wish him all the best, I like to see him happy, he deserves it. Now maybe we will be rivals and as rivals we have to deal with him."