Camp Nou to be named after Leo Messi? Barcelona presidential candidate recommends change

It has been more than a month since Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu tendered his resignation fearing a motion of confidence against him. But a new president will t be elected until January 2021. With election approaching, candidates have begun making pledges as y look to ensure a massive victory in January. Emili Rousaud, one of candidates for Barcelona elections, has promised to rename Camp u after club icon Lionel Messi.

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Presidential candidate proposes Camp u renaming ahe of Barcelona elections 

Rousaud believes renaming Camp u would be a good idea and he alrey has a new name in mind. presidential candidate has claimed he’d initiate renaming of Camp u after club’s all-time highest goalscorer Messi, in an attempt to convince voters to elect him in January.

Ironically, Messi’s contract with Barcelona ends at end of current season with extension talks ongoing between two parties. Rousaud insists he is well aware of six-time Ballon d'Or winner's contractual situation but he is currently playing with club and it would be wise to progress with renaming. 

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Two superstars to be signed apart from Barcelona stium name change

Apart from stium renaming, Rousaud has or plans if elected as Barcelona president. He provided an overview of his future transfer policy, claiming that his team is working on signing two superstars once elected. He mits Neymar is one of two players but did t mention or superstar. 

"We hope to anunce name of or big-name player soon", said candidate. Indeed, Neymar h been linked with a return to Barcelona following his departure in 2017. But recent reports suggest that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger is happy at French capital and is keen on extending his contract soon. 

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Will Messi leave Barcelona?

Messi has been at loggerhes with club hierarchy since previous season. re was an attempt to force a move away from Camp u failed last summer, amid links with Premier League giants Manchester City. With his contract expiring in June next year, Messi will be legally eligible to enter into a pre-contract with prospective club. 

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