Regardless of the monetary challenges FC Barcelona has confronted in recent times, coach Hansi Flick has reworked the group into one of the crucial aggressive on the earth. Because the membership prepares to rejoice its A hundred and twenty fifth anniversary, legend Lionel Messi shared his ideas on Barcelona’s resurgence, commending Flick’s distinctive work.
Contemporary off worldwide responsibility with Argentina, Messi is presently on trip forward of Inter Miami’s preseason, which begins on January 10. In an interview with 3Cat forward of Barcelona’s milestone celebration, the membership icon described Flick’s influence as “spectacular”:
“I see it as spectacular, and it doesn’t shock me as a result of it’s nothing new—it’s one thing that’s been taking place eternally, or no less than since I’ve been at Barcelona, the place I arrived on the age of 13. It’s wonderful that younger gamers have been given alternatives for a number of years now, and when they’re given an opportunity and belief, they reply on this manner.”
Messi additionally emphasised the position of La Masia, Barcelona’s famend academy, in making ready younger gamers for elite competitors. “They know the membership higher than anybody as a result of they’ve been enjoying on this type since they have been children. When they’re supported, issues like this occur, simply as they did in different eras as properly,” ended the Argentine.
Since his arrival, Hansi Flick has rejuvenated the group, mixing rising abilities corresponding to Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, and Marc Casado with seasoned stars like Robert Lewandowski. Underneath Flick’s management, Barcelona presently leads La Liga with a 6-point distinction and sits sixth within the UEFA Champions League standings.
Though Messi received’t attend the A hundred and twenty fifth-anniversary celebration in particular person, reviews counsel he’ll ship a pre-recorded message for the occasion. This gesture underscores his enduring connection to the Catalonian membership, regardless of his sudden and emotional departure in 2021.
Messi’s plans on returning to Barcelona
Whereas Messi’s transfer to MLS was partly motivated by a need for a quieter life in Miami, he hasn’t dominated out a return to Barcelona, a metropolis he considers house. Reflecting on his household’s connection to Catalonia, Messi shared his hopes of sooner or later returning:
“Although we needed to go away town and Catalonia, in our minds, we all the time take into consideration returning to stay there sometime. My children, my spouse, and I miss life in Barcelona as a result of we’ve mates there, we left many issues behind, and my children are Catalan,” Messi said. “I’ve spent my entire life dwelling there, and I really feel like I’m from Barcelona. You by no means know what life has in retailer, however our intention is to stay there as a result of it’s our house,” he ended.
Flick responds to Messi’s reward
Hansi Flick’s appointment as Barcelona’s head coach initially raised eyebrows, particularly given his final position with the German nationwide group. After parting methods with membership legend Xavi, Barcelona’s resolution to entrust Flick with the position is proving profitable. Throughout Friday’s press convention, Flick expressed his gratitude for Lionel Messi’s latest feedback.
“It’s an honor to listen to the best participant within the membership’s historical past say that he likes this Barça. Messi values the younger gamers within the squad and honors what he has all the time finished for this membership. It means rather a lot to the group,” Flick stated in response to Messi’s appraisal.
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