Cruyff Jr: Messi has the right to decide his own destiny and future, just like my father

Hupu, November 14th: Former Barcelona player and sporting director Jordi Cruyff expressed support for Messi having a statue at the club. He attended a memorial service for his father, Johan Cruyff, and did not hesitate to compare Messi's symbolic value with that of his father.

When people asked him about the differences between Messi and Laporta, and whether his father John might be a bridge for reconciliation between the two, he said: "Well, but my father also has his temper, he is a bit rebellious, that kind of character and personality... Like my father, Messi is a superstar, they have the right to choose when to do what they want, and that's what those immortals, those legends have The privilege is there. "

"The last dance? The thing is I don't know what his plans are, I can't answer you, but he is a very special player because of everything he did from a young age. Sometimes it's better for my father to leave, sometimes not, but as time goes by, the emotions become mixed again. It's clear that the person who decides his own destiny and his future decides the timing and the way. , It's Messi himself, just like what my father did back then. "

Regarding whether Messi has the conditions to return to La Liga competition after experiencing the American Major League, Jordi made it clear: "I don't know, it is a matter for him to decide. He is in a different league now, the World Cup is just around the corner, the national team will be his main passion at the moment, and the problem of the league is that he is competitive. This needs to be decided by both parties, and I, an outsider, have nothing to say. "

Jordi also talked about another Barcelona talent, Yamal. He claimed: "There was a risk that Yamal would leave Barcelona. We postponed his debut until we felt that we had made a guarantee. He is an extraordinary talent. The club is responsible for taking care of him. "