Now that Barcelona have announced that they will no longer continue with Lionel Messi, the reactions are pouring in. Where the protagonist himself already announced at an earlier stage that he was ‘in shock’ by the sudden turn of events, the disbelief among his (former) teammates also increases. Sergio Busquets, Ansu Fati and Xavi Hernández, among others, have made themselves heard via social media.
“I’m still processing it,” Busquets responds to the news. The midfielder was one of the first players to express his disbelief on Friday. “Knowing how hard it will be, I can only thank you for everything you have done for the club. You came in as a kid and became the best player in history. I was lucky enough to play with you.” grow and play with you for thirteen seasons. I wish you and your family the best, you will be missed.”
Fati especially expresses his thanks to Messi. The talented attacker shares a number of photos on Instagram in which he and Messi hug each other closely. “All the boys who come to La Masía dream of playing with you,” says Fati. “I’m happy that that dream came true for me. I want to thank you for the affection you showed me and for everything I learned from you. My family and I will be forever grateful to you. I wish you best.”
Former teammates also did not miss the news. For example, Xavi reacts to the departure on the basis of two photos. In one picture he is cuddling with Messi, while in the other picture the two proudly pose behind the Champions League trophy won in 2015. “As a Barcelona supporter, team-mate and friend, I can only thank you for everything you have given us. during your years at Barcelona. Whatever you do now, I wish you the best.”
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