Lionel Messi shared in an interview on Goal about his family’s reaction when they learned he expressed his intention to leave Barca.

Messi family. (Photo: Marca)

In an interview on Goal, Lionel Messi said he will continue to stay at Barca because he does not want to enter a legal battle with the team he loves.

Previously, the Argentine superstar shocked the football world when he sent a fax to the club announcing his desire to leave.

The intention to leave the Nou Camp not only shocked fans but also caused Messi’s family to experience a tragedy, as the 33-year-old player said.

“When I told my wife and children about leaving Barca, it was a tragedy. The whole family burst into tears, the children did not want to leave Barcelona nor did they want to change schools.” – Lionel Messi recounted.

“Mateo is still young, he cannot imagine specifically what things will be like when he moves to another place and starts a new life in a few years.

Thiago is bigger. He heard something on TV and started asking questions. I don’t want him to know that he will have to move house, change schools and make new friends.

He kept crying and begging me not to move. I repeat this is really difficult. Of course. This is a very difficult decision.

My children, my family grew up in Barcelona. No one wants to leave this city. Unfortunately I need to go, for the good of the club and everyone.

My wife, after all the mental trauma, she was still by my side and supported me to the end.” – Lionel Messi revealed more./.