Lionel Messi says he had Barcelona’s interests in mind while pushing to leave

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has said that he had the club’s best interests in his mind when he tried to force his way out.

The Argentine had intended to depart the Camp Nou for another club this summer after growing frustrated by the club’s lack of ambition.

Barcelona, however, refused to let the 33-year-old leave after holding on to a clause that said he could only leave if his hefty buyout clause was paid in full.