Laporta asked if Messi could yet stay at Barca: “ I don’t want | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Laporta asked if Messi could yet stay at Barca: “ I don’t want to give fake hopes. We had a deadline because La Liga is starting soon... now Messi can look at other options”.
Laporta: "It was his will to stay." Within the Spanish league we have to adhere to this rule, which should be more flexible."
Laporta: "The negotiations with Messi have concluded."
Laporta: "Today a new era begins. I am convinced that the post Messi era will be very successful. We had to make a decision... and I have made it."
