It must have really been a hard thing to do in letting their talisman leave but it was the only thing to do considering his wages and how it will affect the team in the current financial crisis. I believe this will help the team and player in some way.

This will most likely affect the Barcelona team in the short term has they were over dependent on the attacker. But going forward they will have to find their rhythm and learn to play without the Argentine. The earlier this had to happen, the better for the Club.

On the other hand, Lionel Messi will have the opportunity to prove himself elsewhere after many critics have always been saying the Argentine has been able to achieve all this because he find himself in a team that plays according to his style. I believe this will be put to an end in whatever club he decides to move to next