This is how the XI of Barcelona would look after the departure of Lionel Messi
After many twists and turns, the departure of Lionel Messi from Barcelona ended up being a fact. After 18 years, the Catalan team will not be able to count on its star.
Lionel Messi left Barcelona and is getting closer and closer to becoming a new player for Paris Saint-Germain, France. When all the roads seemed to lead to the renewal with the club of all his life, after several turbulent months during the past season, the negotiations of the last days did not come to fruition and, without leaving room for speculation, the culé team and President Joan Laporta confirmed the end.
The news that not even the most pessimistic of the Catalan fans wanted to hear came through an official statement that Barcelona published on its website. "Despite having reached an agreement between FC Barcelona and Leo Messi and with the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, it cannot be formalized due to economic and structural obstacles (Spanish LaLiga regulations )", reported the club officially.
In this way, and as a result of what was previously announced, Barcelona will not be able to count on its greatest star in the club's history, and will have to arrange the pieces in order to remain competitive. Consequently, the possible formation would be with Marc André Ter Stegen in goal, Sergiño Dest as a right-back, Gerard Piqué and Eric García as centrals, and Jordi Alba completes the defense as a left-back.
In the middle, Sergio Busquets, Frenkie De Jong and Pedri would take over, giving way in the offensive to Antoine Griezmann, Sergio Agüero and Memphis Depay, two of the brand new additions in the last transfer market.
