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The man who persuaded Barcelona to part company with Maradona

How is it possible that Barcelona agreed to dispense with Diego Maradona in 1984? Much has been written about the matter and, although there were numerous mitigating factors, it was one of his compatriots who opened the door to his departure having defended him to the hilt during the year and a bit they were together at the Camp Nou.

Bale pens new Madrid deal

At the time, in the early 80s, Maradona was establishing himself as arguably the greatest player of all time – although the emergence of Lionel Messi has reopened that particular debate.