[News]"I imagine Messi playing until he was 38 at Barcelona, perhaps with a president who understands his needs"

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If there is anyone who knows about transfers, it is Rivaldo. His past between Deportivo, Barcelona or Milan demonstrates this and he has analyzed sports news focusing on the start of La Liga but, above all, on the continuity of Leo Messi. “Messi has his life in Barcelona, and he really enjoys his family there. There will always be reasons for him to stay at the Camp Nou, ”says the former Barça player and Betfair ambassador. In 2021, the current Barcelona board will cease to be one and Rivaldo considers that it is a decisive moment to make Messi change his decision: “Messi could still extend his contract this season. Who knows if Messi changes his position to leave the club? Perhaps with a new president who understands his needs, he could offer him a good project for the future and he could consider staying for a few more seasons, he loves the club and I can imagine him playing until he is 37 or 38 years old, ”says the Brazilian.

 

"Everything can happen this season at Barcelona, it is a kind of revolution with a new coach, new directors and the elections scheduled for March 2021," says Rivaldo, who also faced a tough transfer from Barcelona to Milan at the beginning of the century. XXI. In short, "Messi is a great professional and he will show it again," he emphasizes. The one who no longer seems to continue, in the absence of an official transfer, is Luis Suárez. Rivaldo believes that "Barcelona need to sign a forward." Given the rumors about the arrival of Memphis Depay, the Barcelona legend insists on the figure of the nine before the signing of the Lyon player: "Depay should not be the last signing up front, he is not a center forward," he says. As for the pressure on Ansu Fati, Rivaldo asks for time: "He will be an important player but he cannot be given much responsibility yet."

 

As for the league title, Rivaldo believes that "Real Madrid is still a clear favorite to win the title." Furthermore, the Barcelona legend recognizes that "Vinicius may be close to becoming a Madrid star" as a key factor of the season. Rivaldo affirms that "Vinicius has improved last season and has made a great contribution to the club's success, showing his personality in important matches in which he ended up being decisive," he says.