His departure from Barça, his adaptation to Paris - "a wonderful city despite the climate" -, his future on and off the field ... Lionel Messi gave an hour-long interview published on Monday by the Catalan daily
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, during which he swept away all its rich news.
And, once again, we understand that the new PSG striker did not have posters of George Weah or Vincent Guérin in his nursery.
His favorite club remains Barça.
“As I explained when I left, the truth is that I did everything possible to stay, assures the Pulga.
Never, at any time, was I asked to play for free.
I was asked to lower my salary by 50% and I did so without any problem.
We were ready to help the club more.
My desire and that of my family was to stay in Barcelona.
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The six-fold Golden Ball took the opportunity to settle some scores with the president of Barça Joan Laporta, who confessed at the beginning of October to have had "an ultimate hope, that at the last minute, Messi said:" I play for free "".
"We will return to live in Barcelona"
If the quarrel with his former boss is proven, it could not tarnish the love of the 34-year-old Argentinian for the club and the city of his life, of which he speaks with nostalgia.
“I don't know if that will be when my contract with Paris ends [in 2023 or 2024, depending on whether or not the optional year is activated], but we will return to live in Barcelona.
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And Leo does not intend to afford an idle retreat in his golden casket of Castelldefels.
“I've always said I wish I could help the club.
I would like to be a technical secretary at some point.
I don't know if it will be at Barça or not.
Or if it will be some other way.
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While waiting to hang up to put on a tie, and despite a mixed start to the Parisian adventure, Messi unsurprisingly ensures that he feels good with his family in the French capital, where he came to win a fifth personal Champions League.
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