Josep maria bartomeu
New era to bring hope but no quick fix for Barcelona and Messi
Among the fans, the biggest hope will be change at the top brings a change of heart for Lionel Messi.
The notion of a splinter league for the continent's high rollers first surfaced through a series of leaked emails and documents in November 2018 claiming that a host of Europe's biggest clubs were working on plans for a 16-team Super League to kick-off as early as 2021.
Bartomeu's departure comes following mounting pressure from fans and his public falling out with Lionel Messi.
Bartomeu faces a vote of no confidence after turbulent times at the Camp Nou, not least the standoff with club legend Lionel Messi who was blocked from leaving this summer.
But he launched a stinging attack on Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu, whom he accused of going back on an agreement to let him leave for free at the end of last season.
The president said he was happy with the direction of the club and maintained he had been right to replace Ernesto Valverde in January.
Josep Maria Bartomeu said the club was now ready for life without Neymar, who scored 105 goals in four seasons.
Coach Luis Enrique is leaving and Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says his replacement will be announced on Monday.
Barca president says they have “completed and balanced” squad.
FC Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu says the club is active in the transfer market.