In a drastic change of pace, Rivaldo decided to offer new information about Lionel Messi’s future as an FC Barcelona player through his column.
Just last week, Rivaldo offered hope that Lionel Messi might listen to Joan Laporta’s offer and possibly stay at FC Barcelona. Today, he flat out thinks that Messi staying is actually within the realm of possibility. Due to his past at the club, there is reason to think he has some level of inside information.
Rivaldo writes constantly for Betfair about the transfer market, but he does have special knowledge about FC Barcelona. There was a time when he believed Leo could actually leave to play for PSG. Now that the tide has changed, he now thinks Joan Laporta’s presence is persuading the captain. This is the first time Rivaldo actually thinks Messi has a chance to stay at the club.
Rivaldo’s opinion about Messi’s future.
This is what Rivaldo told Betfair earlier today: “Barcelona are massively improving in the last few weeks, capitalizing on Lionel Messi’s superb form and the election of a new president. Messi looks much more connected and happier since Joan Laporta’s arrival – a president he knows well,” he said.
“For that reason, I’m starting to believe more and more that Messi might reach an agreement with the new board and sign a new contract to stay at the club for a few more years. Messi had a confidence boost with the new president election – someone he has a good connection with – raising the chances of him considering to stay for a bit longer.”
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