Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos feels Lionel Messi has earned the right to make a decision on his future. He however said he would be happy if Messi stays in Spain.
Messi shocked the football world when he handed in a transfer request at Barcelona, a club he has been since he was 13.
Since handing a transfer request, he has not reported for training and said he did not consider himself as part of Ronald Koeman’s squad
Ramos has played against Messi in El Clasico for 15 season and has questioned Messi’s approach in respect of his contract situation.
While speaking during a news conference with the Spain national team, the defender said: “He’s earned the right to decide his future, but I don’t know if it’s the best way.
“For Spanish football, for Barcelona and for us, we’d like him to stay. Leo makes the Spanish league, his team and the Clasicos better.
“You always like beating the best and he’s one of the best in the world.”
