Lionel Messi Showing Desire to Stay, Says Barcelona President Joan Laporta
Last August, the Argentine superstar shocked millions of fans when he said he wanted to leave the club. He was forced to stay as the-then president Bartomeu insisted that a clause in his contract barred him from leaving. Messi claimed Bartomeu was lying but he said he wouldn't file a suit against Barca out of respect for the club.