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Regardless of the monetary challenges FC Barcelona has confronted in recent times, coach Hansi Flick has reworked the crew into probably the most aggressive on the earth. Because the membership prepares to rejoice its One hundred and twenty fifth anniversary, legend Lionel Messi shared his ideas on Barcelona’s resurgence, commending Flick’s distinctive work.
Recent off worldwide obligation with Argentina, Messi is at present 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 affect 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 occurring eternally, or at the very least since I’ve been at Barcelona, the place I arrived on the age of 13. It’s superb that younger gamers have been given alternatives for just a few years now, and when they’re given an opportunity and belief, they reply on this means.”
Messi additionally emphasised the function 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 taking part in on this type since they had 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 crew, mixing rising skills comparable to Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, and Marc Casado with seasoned stars like Robert Lewandowski. Beneath Flick’s management, Barcelona at present leads La Liga with a 6-point distinction and sits sixth within the UEFA Champions League standings.
Though Messi received’t attend the One hundred and twenty fifth-anniversary celebration in individual, experiences 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 dwelling. Reflecting on his household’s connection to Catalonia, Messi shared his hopes of sooner or later returning:
“Regardless that we needed to depart the town and Catalonia, in our minds, we all the time take into consideration returning to dwell there sometime. My children, my spouse, and I miss life in Barcelona as a result of we have now mates there, we left many issues behind, and my children are Catalan,” Messi acknowledged. “I’ve spent my complete life residing 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 dwell there as a result of it’s our dwelling,” he ended.
Flick responds to Messi’s reward
Hansi Flick’s appointment as Barcelona’s head coach initially raised eyebrows, particularly given his final function with the German nationwide crew. After parting methods with membership legend Xavi, Barcelona’s determination to entrust Flick with the function 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 completed for this membership. It means lots to the crew,” Flick mentioned in response to Messi’s appraisal.
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