Barcelona turns the page: it already knows who to give Messi's '10' in LaLiga
Spanish press points out that Barcelona is already planning the 2021-22 season without the Argentine star and has thought of Pedri as the heir to the historic jersey.
Two days have passed since FC Barcelona announced the final break with Lionel Messi. Despite the agreement between the parties for the renewal of the contract, it was impossible to pass over the LaLiga regulations and the Argentine ended up emptying his locker at the Camp Nou.
As is logical, sadness has invaded the Barça store, but they already want to turn the page and continue planning what the 2021-22 season will be without the presence of the 34-year-old South American star. Along these lines, according to the Spanish portal ‘Don Balon’, Barcelona have already thought about which player on the squad they will give Messi's shirt to.
Although there was an intention to withdraw the '10' to honor the Rosario, LaLiga regulations do not allow it, so in Les Corts they must choose a successor. As the aforementioned source points out, the chosen one is none other than Pedri, who has become a shining figure of Barcelona with only one season in the team. He is a young player with an immense future and who at his young age has already assumed great responsibilities at the club and national team level.
“Joan Laporta is already very clear about who deserves to take it, and has already spoken with him to let him know that he will be in charge of assuming that responsibility. Because, at his early age, Pedri González has already shown that he is well prepared for whatever comes his way. And no one has doubts that he is one of the most suitable to be the heir to ‘la Pulga’ ”, published the Spanish sports website.
