Bartomeu: "Messi wants to end his career with Barcelona. Koeman will make him the centerpiece of his project."

Barcelona president Bartomeu gave an interview to Barça TV after the 8-2 elimination to Bayern from the Champions League, followed by the sacking of coach and the replacing of the sporting director, now Ramon Planes. Here were the comments concerning the possible departure of Messi:  "We are facing a sporting crisis, not an institutional or club one. We had a very bad result in the Champions League. There needs to be evolution, with new players being brought in for those who leave. Messi wants to finish his career at Barcelona. I have said it many times. I spoke with Koeman too and he told me Messi is a pillar of his project."