Barcelona fans have gone to the Camp Nou to voice their displeasure over the uncertain future of Lionel Messi. The Argentine informed the club on Tuesday that he does not wish to continue at Barcelona, and it appears the forward is set to exit the only professional club he has ever represented.
The news comes in the wake of Barcelona’s embarrassing 8-2 drubbing at the hands of Bayern Munich that sent them out of the Champions League.
That loss led to the dismissal of manager Quique Setien, with Ronald Koeman brought in as his replacement, while sporting director Eric Abidal was also sacked in the wake of the defeat.
President Josep Maria Bartomeu, meanwhile, has decided to stay on through to at least the election in March, stating that he believes Barca’s issues are of a sporting nature.
President Josep Maria Bartomeu, meanwhile, has decided to stay on through to at least the election in March, stating that he believes Barca’s issues are of a sporting nature.
With an emergency board meeting in progress inside, fans gathered while chanting “Messi stay” and “Bartomeu resign”.