Why did Barcelona let Suarez leave?

Luis Suarez says he was determined to leave Barcelona with his “head held high” last summer after being “disrespected” by the club ahead of his move to Atletico Madrid. “It was tough because of the way I was disrespected, but I wanted my children to see me leave the club with my head held high,” Suarez told Onda Cero.

Why did Barca sell Neymar?

Spanish giants Barcelona have reportedly decided to sell off nine players to Premier League clubs in a bid to fund their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger Neymar. Neymar has been linked with a return to Barcelona since his famous transfer to the French giants in 2017.

What team is Suarez playing for 2021?

The Uruguayan’s contract with Barcelona runs through July 2021 and pays him $20 million in salary and bonus. This January during his 114th match with the club, he notched his 100th La Liga goal, getting there quicker than it took teammate and five-time Ballon d’or winner Lionel Messi to reach the mark (154 matches).

Why did Barcelona sell Suarez?

The Uruguayan striker’s departure was sold as a cost-cutting measure as Barca looked to minimise the financial damage caused by the pandemic. “There are a lot of contradictions [in Barcelona’s version of events],” Suarez told ESPN.

Who sold Neymar?

Paris Saint-Germain
Neymar has completed his transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee. The Ligue 1 side wrapped up the move after agreeing to meet the €222 million (£200.5 million) buyout amount in Neymar’s contract, as confirmed by a statement on Barcelona’s website.

Who is best friend of Leo Messi?

Lionel Messi best friend is none other than his former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez. They both became friends when Luis Suarez was signed by Barcelona. They both were part of legendary trio MSN. Although, they are not together now on the pitch, after Luis Suarez was sold by Barcelona to Atletico Madrid.

Is Lionel Messi not going to return to FC Barcelona?

‘Given this situation, Lionel Messi will not continue linked to FC Barcelona. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of both the player and the Club cannot finally be fulfilled.

Is Lionel Messi still a free agent?

The football icon became a free agent last month when his contract expired, with the club fully expecting him to re-sign after promising opening talks. Lionel Messi is leaving Barcelona, the club has confirmed.

Could Lionel Messi sign for Man City or PSG?

Lionel Messi could sign for either Man City or PSG in a matter of weeks. Pic: Eric Alonso/Getty Images The club confirmed that while a deal was on the table with both parties ready to sign, the deal has died due to “economic and structural obstacles”, or LaLiga regulations.

How many goals has Lionel Messi scored in the Champions League?

Lionel Messi will have reached at least 30 goals across all competitions in 13 seasons on the bounce if he scores against Valladolid on Monday. The Barcelona captain has found the back of the net 29 times this season so far – 23 in La Liga, five in the Champions League and one in the Spanish Cup.