Despite being the source of a great rivalry between the Spanish giants, Ronaldo believes Barcelona should do everything to keep Lionel Messi.
Los Blancos legend, Ronaldo Nazario, who also played at Barca, has said that the Catalans need to do everything possible to keep Lionel Messi in their team.
“Messi is the reference point for this team, and if I was Barcelona, I would not let him leave in any case,” the Brazilian said to Marca and cited by Football Espana.
“He has been a great player, and has a very intense relationship with the club.
“The situation has been exaggerated by their Champions League defeat. However, Messi needs his teammates to help him.
“Barcelona need to try something new next season. But their main player leaving is not the solution.”
Messi has been linked to many clubs across Europe, with Inter Milan and Manchester City leading the race. However, according to Manchester Evening News, the club will do everything including talk to former manager Pep Guardiola in order to keep him.
At 33 years of age, Messi doesn’t have too long left in the game at the highest level. The Argentine probably has a maximum of two more shots at another Champions League crown.
The news that he is unhappy has since been in the media and reports speculate his buyout clause can be triggered by a number of clubs.
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