A couple of weeks ago it was reported that Lionel Messi would be returning to Barcelona on a short-term deal and would be taking a pay cut to stay put.
However, that all changed on Thursday when it was announced that Messi would be departing the LaLiga club “because of financial and structural obstacles” such as the new salary limit for the upcoming season.
It’s always hard to watch a beloved player leave your favourite team, but it’s even tougher when that player is the greatest to ever suit up for your favourite club and one of the greatest players of all-time. After the news came out, a Barcelona supporter showed up to the club’s stadium with his Messi jersey in hand and kneeled at the gates in tears and shock.
Everyone handles news differently and they react in their own way, but this might be the first time we’ve seen a fan show up to the stadium in tears after hearing about the departure of their favourite player.