Legend hopes star striker remains in Spain
Barcelona legend Xavi has said he expects Lionel Messi to remain with the Spanish champions.
“I’m in contact with Messi and I think he’s happy and satisfied,” Xavi, who now plays for Al Sadd in Qatar, told radio station Cope on Friday.
“He knows Barcelona is the best club in the world for him and I can’t see him in any other club,”
Messi is Barcelona’s all-time top goalscorer but has yet to commit to a new long-term contract.
“I haven’t spoken to him about his new contract but if I was to bet, I wouldn’t expect Messi to go to another club,” added Xavi.
“He could get more money elsewhere but I don’t think he is interested in just money, he is more concerned about stability.”
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
