Lionel Messi reportedly wants Barcelona to sell Rakitic, Coutinho this summer

Lionel Messi has reportedly told Barcelona to sell some of his key teammates, Reports claim the money will be used to fund new signings this summer. Ivan Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho were players reportedly mentioned by Messi Lionel.
        Lionel Messi wants to see six Barcelona players leave the club this summer following the defeat to Valencia in the Copa Del Rey. The report notes that these six players are: Ivan Rakitic, Philippe Coutinho, Sergio Roberto, Nelson Semedo, Arthur Melo and Kevin-Prince Boateng. The Barcelona captain is still not happy as La Blaugrana crashed out of the Champions League following their semi final second leg 4-0 loss to Liverpool. The La Liga champions threw away a 3-0 first leg lead at the Camp Nou to miraculously lose 4-0 to lose 4-3 on aggregate.
        The Copa del Rey loss to Valencia was the last straw that broke the camel's back in Barcelona's disappointing season. The Champions League and Copa del Rey loss have brought about rumours that the club are ready for a major clearout. Valverde's future at the Camp Nou is seriously under threat following the strings of results and Roberto Martinez has been linked to take over.

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