Bartomeu talks Messi, Champions League, Ter Stegen, Xavi, Arthur, Trincao

On Lionel Messi:
“Messi has said a lot of times that he will retire here. He’s the best player for Barça and Barça is the best club for him. He will retire here.”

On the Champions League:
“We feel positive about the Champions League. The players are training with confidence and eagerness to win the title.”

On Ter Stegen:
“Ter Stegen is a great player and person. He will definitely renew his contract with Barcelona, and I think that he will stay here for many years.”

On Arthur Melo:
“We didn’t pressure Arthur to leave, but we received a great offer Juventus. Pjanić is a great player.”

On Xavi:
“I have a great relationship with Xavi and we talk with each other a lot. He will become a Barça manager when he decides the time is right.”

On Francisco Trincão:
“Trincão isn’t on the transfer market.”