Following Ernesto Valverde's sacking as Barcelona head coach, star striker Lionel Messi took to social media with a farewell message.
Lionel Messi has taken to social media with a farewell message for former Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde, who was sacked by the LaLiga club on Monday.
Messi praises "top professional" and "top person"
"Thanks for everything, gaffer," Messi wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. "I'm sure everything will go well for you wherever you go because, as well as being a top professional, you're also a top person. Good luck and a big hug."
During Valverde's two and a half seasons in charge, a Barcelona side led by star striker Messi won two LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey and one Spanish Super Cup, but suffered painful Champions League knockout-stage exits to Roma and Liverpool in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Nadan7
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Barcelona board be like : Operation Messi successful but the patient Valverde dead ...[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
isahislam
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the tackle that took valverde out 😂
Arsenal_gunners
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Such a humble and nice person . Doesn’t show off even though he is the best in the world
Syd007
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Messi is really sad...coz he knows that now onwards all the blame for their upcoming losses will be on him.
kdrb
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My farewell message to Ernesto Valverde: Thanks for All this beautiful Uefa champions league night legend! retire in peace. 💔💔