This Barcelona legend has given up on Lionel Messi’s record to be broken

KOMPAS.com – Xavi Hernandez sincerely and would be honored if his performance record is on Barcelona bypassed by Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi is on the doorstep of Barcelona’s exit. His contract only remains until the end of this season or to be precise June 30, 2021.

Until now, there has been no news about the existence of a new agreement between Messi and the club.

Messi can also be free to leave in the transfer market next summer if negotiations for a contract extension do not come to light.

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Messi’s departure will certainly be very unfortunate because he is an icon and an irreplaceable figure at Barcelona.

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has asked the Argentine superstar to stay even longer at the Camp Nou.

“I hope he can add more matches as a Barca player and leave a historic figure,” Xavi said, as quoted from Goal, Monday (15/3/2021).

“I hope he will remain at Barcelona for the coming seasons,” said the man who currently coaches the Qatari club, Al-Sadd.

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By staying longer at Barcelona, ​​Messi had the opportunity to sharpen several records at the club, one of which was the number of appearances.

Messi is the second most performer in the history of Barcelona. He has been involved in 766 matches in all competitions.

The 33-year-old only lost to Xavi, who until now still holds the record for the most number of appearances at Barcelona (767).

Messi could be equal to Xavi if he was played in the Barcelona vs. Huesca of Spanish League, Tuesday (16/3/2021) early morning WIB.

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Talking about his record for appearances at Barcelona, ​​Xavi is sincere about his record being matched or even surpassed by Messi.

“You can see that Leo will surpass me. “If he doesn’t leave Barca, it is clear he will add more matches and he is still young to continue playing,” said Xavi.

“It is fair that the best player in history is the one who has played with Barca shirts the most times,” said the man who left Barcelona in 2015.

“It is an honor that the best player in the world, and for me in history, is a person who surpasses me,” said Xavi.

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