Barcelona has reacted after Leo Messi’s decision to move to MLS.

Leo Messi took part in a joint interview in Paris with ‘Mundo Deportivo’ and ‘Sport’, in which he revealed his decision.

In the interview, Leo talks about how he lived in Paris, about his departure in 2021, which he describes as very difficult and very ugly, and explains the reasons for not returning to Barcelona.

Among them, that he does not want to be responsible for player sales or salary cuts and his desire to enjoy football outside the pressure that exists in Europe. He also states that he would like to return to Barça, I don’t know in what position.

“I really wanted to return to Barça, I had that dream. But after what happened two years ago, I didn’t want to be in the same situation again, leaving the future in someone else’s hands…”.

“I wanted to make my decision, thinking about me and my family”, were Messi’s words.

After the Argentinian’s decision, the club of his life, Barcelona, ​​also reacted.

They have expressed that they respect Messi’s decision regarding his future.

“On Monday the 5th, Jorge Messi, the father and representative of the footballer, conveyed to the president of the club, Joan Laporta, the decision of the player to sign with Inter Miami, despite the fact that there was a proposal presented by Barcelona in response to the expressed will from both FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi to return to wear the bleu-gran.

President Laporta understood and respected the decision taken by Messi to seek to compete in a championship with fewer demands and away from the focus and pressure he has been subjected to in recent years.

Joan Laporta and Jorge Messi also agreed to work together to promote a great tribute from Barcelona fans to a footballer who has been, is and will always be loved by Barcelon,” the Catalans’ statement read.