The new Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed he will endeavor to persuade Lionel Messi to remain at the club just before terming the latter as the excellent player in the history of football”.
“I will endeavor to persuade Leo Messi to stay. He is the best player in the history of
football,” the club’s official website quoted Laporta as saying.
“The team is moving forward and we hope it can continue that way.
“We want to win things again and do it in style, to continue our history of success in the Champions League,” he stated.
Last year, Messi and Barcelona faced repercussions after the striker had showed his willingness to depart from the club.
Moreover, at last, the Argentine remained with the club as he did not want to fix issues in court.