JAKARTA - Star footballer Lionel Messi has chosen Inter Miami as his new club after separating from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Messi's decision certainly disappointed Barcelona.
The La Liga club had made an offer to Messi to return to Camp Nou. However, the star rejected the offer.
Barcelona then explained the contents of Joan Laporta's meeting with Messi's father and agent, Jorge Messi, through his official statement. The meeting took place on Monday, June 5.
During a meeting at Laporta's residence, Jorge Messi told Barcelona that his son had chosen to join the David Beckham club.
"On Monday, June 5, Jorge Messi, the player's father and representative, informed Club President Joan Laporta of the player's decision to join Inter Miami, despite proposals from Barca, taking into account the wishes of FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi for once again wearing the Blaugrana jersey," reads Barcelona's official statement quoted Thursday, June 8.
Despite the refusal, Laporta appreciated the decision. The president considered Messi's refusal because he did not want to have much demand and pressure, where Messi and Inter Miami got this situation.
"President Laporta understands and respects Messi's decision to compete in the league with fewer demands, far from the highlights and pressures he has experienced in recent years," the statement continued.
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After that, Laporta and Jorge Messi talked about plans for respect for the 35-year-old superstar. Although in the end failed to get an agreement, Barcelona later confirmed that Lionel Messi would always be loved by his fans.
"Both Joan Laporta and Jorge Messi also agreed to work together to promote a decent award from Barca fans in honor of footballers who have been, are being, and will always be loved by Barca," the club asked.
Inter Miami is Messi's third club in his career after Barcelona and PSG. Even though he has officially joined Inter Miami, the contract value of the star has yet to be revealed.
Messi had received an offer from another club with the lure of a salary of 400 million euros or around Rp. 6.3 trillion per season. The offer was submitted by the Saudi Arabian League club, Al Hilal but was also rejected by Messi.
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