Lionel Messi may have wanted out of Barcelona over the summer but he is now “fired up” and “working his socks off” for the good of the collective cause at Camp Nou, says Sergi Roberto.
A testing end to the 2019-20 campaign saw the six-time Ballon d’Or winner push for the exits in Catalunya.
Messi had grown disillusioned with life at the only club side he has represented in a remarkable career to date.
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A path leading elsewhere was to be blocked off, though, and the decision was ultimately taken to stay put and honour the final year of his contract – with that revelation made in an exclusive interview with Goal.