If Lionel Messi arrives am leaving Barcelona star set to leave this summer on a condition
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arcelona finds itself in a state of uncertainty as they approach another summer of significant changes. With various factors at play, several members of the squad who recently celebrated winning the La Liga title are unsure about their future with the club.
The primary target for Barcelona, and the only one they have publicly expressed their desire for, is to secure the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer this summer. Given Messi’s immense impact both on and off the pitch, his potential arrival is likely to have consequences for other players in the squad.
According to Joan Fontes, speaking on Bar Canaletes, there is a strong possibility that Brazilian winger Raphinha could be one of the players Barcelona seeks to move on if Messi joins. Despite recent indications suggesting that Raphinha will stay at the club, the arrival of Messi could potentially render him surplus to requirements, depending on how new manager Xavi Hernandez plans to structure the team.
Xavi appears to prefer Ousmane Dembele as his option on the right side of the attack. However, if Xavi decides to utilize Messi in that position or implement a different formation, there may not be room for a wide right-sided player like Raphinha, who has expressed his preference to play in that role.
The dynamics surrounding Barcelona’s squad composition and player roles are subject to change as Xavi takes charge and the potential arrival of Messi looms. The club will need to carefully assess their options and make decisions based on the tactical direction set by their new manager.
