Busquets: ‘Barcelona can still compete despite Messi’s departure’
Messi has spent his entire career at Barcelona but he is leaving the club because the Catalan club are unable to sign a new contract due to LaLiga’s salary cap limit.
since July 1 and talked about the possibility of joining Paris Saint-Germain at his news conference on Sunday.
However, talking to a press conference, new Barcelona captain Busquets insists Barcelona are "looking to compete on all fronts".
"We'll do it with you [the fans]," Busquets said at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. "We need you more than ever. We need your help, your support, and we're sure you'll give it to us."
"I want to give a special mention to Leo," Busquets continued. "Thank you, Leo, for taking Barca to the very pinnacle; for making history while being the best player in the world, and for beating all the individual and collective records [imaginable].
"We will always be very grateful for everything you have done. We will miss you and we wish you all the best."
During his 17-year career at Barcelona, Messi netted 672 times in 778 appearances for the Spanish giants.
that the Argentine is going to have his medicals done tomorrow or this evening and will then pen the contract.
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