The recent transfer of Luis Suarez from Barcelona to Athletico Madrid has continued to generate more reactions from former Catalan players.
This is following Lionel Messi’s statement on his departure from the Catalan club. Former Barca players, who have so far reacted under Messi’s timeline include Cesc Fabregas, Neymar, and Dani Alves.
Neymar, who left the club for Paris Sainte-Germaine for a world record fee followed Messi in criticizing Barcelona’s board over the exit of their Urugyuan. Suarez was all tears after confirming his exit.
Día especial con sensaciones de tristeza por dejar un lugar que me dio mucho como jugador y como persona, a partir de ahora empieza un nuevo desafío que lo voy a vivir con la misma ilusión que viví desde que llegue acá. Muchas gracias a todos y siempre estarán en mi ❤️! pic.twitter.com/vct1cORN0I
— Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) September 24, 2020
The striker who scored 198 goals for Barca described his six-year stint with the club as memorable.
“Unique and unforgettable times. Thanks, @FCBarcelona_es for giving me the chance to enjoy these last 6 years at the club I have always dreamed of! Thank you to all the fans you will always be in my heart. #9raciascules,” he tweeted.
Unique and unforgettable times.
— Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) September 24, 2020
Thanks @FCBarcelona_es for giving me the chance to enjoy these last 6 years at club I have always dreamed of! Thank you to all the fans you will always be in my heart. #9raciascules pic.twitter.com/f73LGA17Gg
Messi, in a heartfelt goodbye message to the Uruguayan on his Instagram handle, criticized the board for their treatment of the striker.
“You deserved to depart like you are: one of the most important players in the club’s history, winning things as part of a group and individually.
“Not for them to kick you out as they have done. But the truth is nothing surprises me anymore,” Messi wrote on Instagram.
Other reactions to Luis Suarez’s Barca exit
Neymar, who formed a trident attacking partnership with Messi and Suarez said it’s incredible how Barca’s board takes decisions.
“Incredible how they do things,” the Brazilian wrote, alongside a facepalm emoji.
Former Barca midfielder, Cesc Fabregas also responded with applause emojis underneath Messi’s post.
Also criticizing the board, Alves said such a decision taken by the Barca board is usually done year after year, adding that they don’t respect their players.
“Unfortunately it is that reality, which comes from long ago.
It is only confirmed year after year!
It is not about winning or losing, we know that and a lot, it is about respect and that they do not know!
Keep it up that somehow we are there,” he wrote