The president of Barcelona assured AP “have no doubt” that Leo “will continue to be linked to the club when he finishes his career”.
Josep Maria Bartomeu, president of FC Barcelona, says in statements to AP that the club is already preparing for the team and the club itself for when the Argentine genius decides to hang the boots, hoping it will be a day still far away. Speaking to The Associated Press, Bartomeu stressed that there is a plan to do so. “We are preparing for the post-Messi era, “he said.
In the information, Bartomeu shares the same concerns about how the Catalan club will manage when Messi, 32, is no longer leading sports aspirations as he has been doing for almost 15 years. The Azulgrana leader also advanced another strategic objective. “I have no doubt that after Messi finishes his career as a footballer he will remain linked to this club for the rest of his career,” he said.
Recently, Messi was very explicit about his willingness to become a 'one club man', discarding even a childish dream. “I want to retire in Barcelona. I always dreamed of playing there, at Newell's, to live Argentine football, which is very different from anywhere in the world, but you have to think more about the family,” he said.