Monday 13/October/2025 – 07:59 PM
Club president Joan Laporta said Barcelona The Spaniard said that the relationship with Lionel Messi, the Argentine flea, had worsened since his departure from the ranks of the Blaugrana in 2021, seizing the opportunity to place the former Dutch player Johan Cruyff above the Argentine in history.
Barcelona President: Our relationship with Messi has been damaged… and the club’s true legend is Cruyff
Laporta stated in his media statements: After his departure from Barcelona in 2021, Messi did not rebuild a good relationship with FC Barcelona.
He wondered: Who is the greatest symbol in Barcelona’s history? Cruyff.
Laporta noted in his statements: We had an excellent relationship with Messi, but when we did not renew his contract, that relationship was damaged. We were then able to restore some communication, and what we want is to give him a great honor worthy of what he has given to the club.
Laporta also spoke about Barcelona’s current coach, Hansi Flick, and praised the work of the German coach, adding in his statements: It was a big risk. He is a great coach and a very calm person, but very emotional. He is German, but he is sensitive towards everyone. I feel very comfortable with him.
