Father Mbaka Speaks On Messi’s Departure From Barcelona

Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), has vowed to support French club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), after the signing of Lionel Messi.

Mbaka explained that goodness will follow Messi to PSG because he is a gift to football and this generation.

Addressing his members on Saturday, the Adoration Ministry spiritual leader, however, lamented that Barcelona failed to retain the Argentine after he suffered with them.

According to Mbaka: “Just like Messi, now that he had suffered for Barcelona, they have said that sustaining his contract is difficult, that they can’t maintain him.

“Messi is a gift to the football universe in our generation. Everywhere he goes, the same goodness will follow him. Wherever he goes, we will go.

“We believe in his football talent, we believe in his natural gift, what he does with the ball with his leg.

“Whichever clubs he joins, we will support.

Messi had signed a two-year deal with PSG during the week, after undergoing his medicals in France.

The Argentine superstar had spent 21 years in Barcelona during which he lifted a lot of trophies.

The former Barcelona star, who scored 672 times in 778 appearances for the Blaugrana, was expected to sign a new contract at Camp Nou, but financial complications forced him out.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men promptly swooped in to seal one of the most momentous signings in history, confirming the deal on Tuesday.

Upon completing his move to the French giants, Messi said: “I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain. Everything about the club matches my football ambitions.

“I know how talented the squad and the coaching staff are here. I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans.

“ I am looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes.”

During his 18-year spell with Barcelona, Messi claimed four Champions League triumphs alongside 10 La Liga titles.

The 34-year-old also collected his first international honours in July as he fired Argentina to their first Copa America success since 1993.

The Argentina captain links up with former team-mate Neymar to create a formidable trio with Frenchman Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe was rumoured to be heading for the exit door with 12 months left on his current contract but Messi’s arrival will likely encourage the 22-year-old to discuss signing a new deal.

With the addition of Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum and Achraf Hakimi, the club will now look to reclaim their Ligue 1 crown, before thinking of the Champions League trophy.

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