JamDav1982
Senior Member
I will not speculate on the deeper reasons. He himself said he had discussed it for the whole season with Barto, so I will believe Messi over Barto (who didn't even dispute that) any say of the week.
His actions dont back that up and he didnt make the request in time to leave either.
Dont doubt he would have discussed it or hinted at it with anyone at club as in his favour to do so if the argument is he wants to leave when likes of Suarez goes. It fits both scenarios.
I dont believe for a second he wanted to stay 'for good of club' or to avoid court. He stayed as he knew by contract couldnt leave.