The harmony between Leo Messi and Ernesto Valverde has surprised everyone because of how fast and fluid it has been. It seems that the understanding between the two parties is total.
The reality is that they get along well. The Txingurriknows how to treat the best player in the world, respecting him more than anyone but without going over the ball, as others did.
However, two points of friction between both have emerged where Messi has been intractable with the Extremadura coach. Especially in terms of signings.
On what happens on the pitch, Messi is clear: " The team is fine despite the departure of Neymar. He has won in defensive consistency . "
Although he is not having as much fun as before because it costs more to generate a colorful and quality football, the truth is that the Barça star relies on the Valverde system .
But in matters of signings have already led several frictions. One linked to Luis Suárez and two related to Javier Mascherano.
Messi defends Valverde until he touches his friends. So, it is clear that his fidelity is unquestionable. Therefore, the little Chief will leave the club in January.
Yerry Mina by Mascherano
The replacement is already decided. The closed operation with Palmeiras by Colombian Yerry Minawill advance to the winter market, instead of leaving for summer, as planned.
The first friction with Mascherano emerged in summer. Valverde wanted to sign Iñigo Martínez. The issue was closed until Messi raised his voice. He did not want them to take more minutes away from his compatriot, who was going to alternate with Piquéand Umtiti in the rear.
Masche's attitude in these seven years has been faultless. It is a professional as the glass of a pine, as much as some now want to discredit him because of his departure to Chinese football.
Valverde did not want him to leave. It had a complete and compensated template. But Messi has supported the departure of his compatriot. He wants me to take the tone for the World Cup in Russia.
Luis Suárez before Griezmann
With Luis Suarez something different happened. His bad start of course and the doubts that aroused Valverde to compose the game system put the Uruguayan in check.
So much so that Valverde had requested the signing of Griezmann for next summer, taking advantage of that 'only' cost 100 million euros. Messi has said no.
La Pulga does not want direct competition for its partner, friend and neighbor . The Pistolero is untouchable and, in any case, a better substitute can arrive than Paco Alcácer.
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