Barcelona players rebel against Lionel Messi ahead of Napoli clash? Spanish reports claim

Things haven't been all smooth at Barcelona in recent times. Catalant giants, while suffering on field and losing out LaLiga title to arch-rivals Real Madrid, have also seen dressing room controversies throughout season. Recent reports claim that Barcelona players have w rebelled against captain Lionel Messi ahead of team's Champions League clash against Napoli. 

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Three Barcelona midfielders rebel against Lionel Messi

Spanish media publication Diario Gol claims that at least three Barcelona midfielders have had a fall out with Messi and hence are seeking an exit from club to ply ir trade somewhere else. re will be a minimal break between Champions League conclusion and 2020-21 season kick-off. Hence, players are wary of participating in competition citing hectic UCL fixtures. 

At least three midfielders - Arthur Melo, Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic have been looking for an easy exit without playing in UCL fixtures. According to reports, Arthur, who has already agreed to a swap deal with Juventus, has declined to return to Barcelona training to prepare for game against Napoli. Instead, he wants to depart for Italy sooner. 

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Arthur, Vidal, Rakitic unhappy with Lionel Messi

Arturo Vidal is unhappy with his game time and manr's preference for youngster Riqui Puig. Also, Miralem Pjanic's arrival from Juventus next season will simply impact his place in team. Hence, Chilean international is looking to seek an exit once ongoing season concludes, with Inter Milan being  most probable favourites to sign midfielder. 

Lastly, Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic hasn't enjoyed best of relationship with Messi. Croatian midfielder is unhappy with his situation, who believes that club and Lionel Messi are synymous to each or. He has seen a steady decline in his game time, losing his spot in starting lineup. Rakitic, hence, is on lookout for ar club. 

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Lionel Messi transfer reports emerge 

Meanwhile, Messi has also seen a decline in his relationship with Barcelona board as well as coaching staff over past couple of seasons. Many Messi transfer reports have gained significance over past few days with Serie A giants Inter Milan looking to sign six-time Ballon d'Or winner. se reports were furr complemented by rumours that his far is house-hunting in Italian capital. 

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