Bartomeu blames finances for Messi's exit from Barcelona

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is pointing fingers, claiming Messi could have stayed if the new board hadn’t messed up the finances. He says they inflated losses like a balloon, which led to Messi's exit in 2021. Bartomeu believes Messi was underpaid for his magic on the field and wanted to help the new young stars at Barça.