Reactions are still pouring in from former teammates and trainers of Lionel Messi about the departure of the Argentine world star from Barcelona. On Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain announced the arrival of Messi with a cryptic video. Andrés Iniesta, who played with Messi at Barcelona for many years, also lives opposite AFP along with the ailing club and everyone who loves Barça and Messi.
“Barcelona is Messi, so to speak,” Iniesta reacts dejectedly at the departure of his former teammate. In addition to many joint awards, Iniesta saw the Ballon d’Or as number two in 2010 at the expense of Messi. “It’s unbelievable what he has accomplished all these years. I can’t believe he’s gone yet. But I don’t know the current situation at Barcelona. What I know is that it hurts and the club needs time to get over this. enormous setback. Undoubtedly, circumstances did not allow Messi to stay.”
Until three years ago, Iniesta was present at almost all prizes that Messi also added to his palmares. In 2018, the Spanish midfielder decided to leave Barcelona for an adventure with the Japanese Vissel Kobe, where he is still active. “Messi was everything. Someone who transcends the team, no matter how good the others may be. I’ve never seen a footballer like him before and I don’t think I’ll ever see one like that again. He was always there, for years on end. “
However, Iniesta does not expect Barca to be badly affected by Messi’s departure. The Spanish superpower managed to win four of the five practice matches in the preparation. Only RB Salzburg lost 2-1. “The trainer (Ronald Koeman, ed.) and the players have it in them to absorb this”, continues Iniesta. “And good new guys have come in. I think Barcelona will continue to be among the best teams in the world.” Barcelona will start a new season in LaLiga next Sunday with a home game against Real Sociedad. The first El Clásico will be completed on October 24.
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