Lionel Messi is impossible to replace, says Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu

Lionel Messi is undoubtedly best player to ever play for Barcelona and club ackwledges that. Messi recently got felicitated with sixth Ballon d'Or of his career for his exceptional performance in 2018-19 season. Even after 15 years, Barcelona are still dependent on Lionel Messi. Leo has already scored 14 goals in 15 games in all competitions this season for Catalans. Barcelona's club president - Josep Maria Bartomeu - admitted that it will be impossible for Barcelona to replace Lionel Messi when skipper decides to hang his boots.

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"Lionel Messi is irreplaceable"- Bartomeu

Josep Maria Bartomeu, when asked about Lionel Messi's retirement, stated that Barcelona's fans are fortunate to be able to enjoy Messi's brilliance every three days. Bartomeu, in an interview with La Republica, stated that Lionel Messi is impossible to replace. When Messi retires, Barcelona will be forced to adopt a different style of play. president revealed that he cant say that Barcelona are already preparing for post-Messi era. It is true that y have already decided to bet on young players for a long time. 

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56-year-old Spaniard expressed that he would like to make Messi an annuity contract, as y've done with Andres Iniesta in past. According to Bartomeu, Messi has earned right to decide when he wants to put an end to his career. He admitted that Messi is number one footballer in world and that y will fully understand his value only in a few years time. He said that Messi has changed t only history of Barcelona, but that of world football. Bartomeu, when asked about Pep Guardiola's possible return to Camp u, stated that it does t depend on him as it was Pep who decided to leave. He also added that Barcelona's doors will always be open for Pep Guardiola.

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