Former Barcelona footballer Luis Garcia is hopeful that Lionel Messi will continue to stay with the Catalan club. “I would love to see Messi in LaLiga and Barcelona of course. Even though sometimes people think they struggle, that’s part of the game. I hope he stays,” Garcia, who played for Barcelona in the 2003-2004 season, said during a video conference facilitated by LaLia, answering a query by IANS.
“His home. All the supporters love him not only in Barcelona but around the world. All enjoy watching him play, so hopefully he can stay many years,” added the 42-year old who has also played for Atletico Madrid and Liverpool among other clubs and is a LaLiga ambassador.
Barcelona are currently one point adrift of league leaders Real Madrid but the latter have a game in hand and can go four points clear with two games remaining for the competition to end.
Praising the ineffable Barcelona squad and their overall form, Luis Garcia said: “if you look at the squad of Barcelona they are looking at a new generation with Riqui Puig, Ansu Fati… players who are adding so much quality.”
With inputs from IANS