Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu could go to prison if he allows Lionel Messi to leave the club this summer.That’s according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, who insists Bartomeu needs to do everything in his power to keep the Argentinian or face being accused of “mishandling assets”.Messi sparked the biggest transfer saga of the summer last month by handing in a transfer request at Barca, informing club officials of his desire to leave via burofax.After 16 years at the Nou Camp he is now seeking a new challenge, with reports suggesting Manchester City are leading the race for his signature.However, Barca are not prepared to let him go that easily, stressing that the player still has a year remaining on his current.
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