Published 23:30 IST, August 27th 2020
Lionel Messi spotted in Barcelona dining with friend Luis Suarez amid transfer chaos
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi was spotted with best friend and axed teammate Luis Suarez in Barcelona for the first-time after handing a transfer request.
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Barcelona have descended into chaos after ir 2-8 Champions League quarter-final humbling at hands of eventual winners Bayern Munich. LaLiga giants have subsequently sacked manr Quique Setien and appointed Ronald Koeman as new head coach, who along with president Josep Bartomeu have declared many senior players, including Luis Suarez as 'surplus' in squad t required. Captain Lionel Messi followed it up with his intention to leave Blaugrana, which sparked protests amongst fans who gared at Camp u, asking for Bartomeu's resignation.
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Messi transfer update: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez spotted after having ir 'last dinner as teammates'
Amid all turmoil, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were spotted in Barcelona for first time after six-time Ballon d'Or captain sensationally handed a transfer request via fax. Blaugrana captain was seen leaving a restaurant late night and was shortly followed by teammate Luis Suarez. former Liverpool striker has developed an affable bond with Messi after moving to Camp u in 2014 and both of m have established mselves in club folklore as one of greatest attacking pairs. ir reported dinner meet comes after Suarez's nt Alejandro Balbi revealed that his client's future depends on what Lionel Messi ultimately decides.
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In an interview with TyC Sports, re is a lot of brorly love between Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez and duo are inseparable on and off pitch. While former Liverpool striker may t be at his lethal best at of 33, his nt claims that offers are raining down for him. However, Uruguayan international's nt added that transfer is t an entirely sporting decision as 33-year-old's family is settled in Barcelona and will have to work it out with m if he moves away. Luis Suarez has been linked with a return to former club Ajax and has held talks with MLS side Inter Miami.
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Lionel Messi to Man City? Messi transfer update
Lionel Messi has been linked with a host of clubs since Argentine international anunced his intention to leave Camp u earlier this week. However, reports have fervently linked with a move to Premier League giants Man City, where six-time Ballon d'Or winner will reunite with former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola. Barcelona legend is also kwn to be great friends with Man City's Sergio Aguero, having featured toger for Argentine national team. Messi played under Guardiola for four seasons between 2008-12 and won Champions League twice while lifting three LaLiga titles among a host of or trophies.
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(Im Courtesy: Luis Suarez Instagram)
23:30 IST, August 27th 2020