Like all players coming to the end of their contract, I have to respect his RIGHT to try to play wherever he wants. The thing with this deal is the sheer bloodymindedness of Barca (like Bayern with Sané) to run roughshod over even the pretense of professional negotiations, without publicizing everything to make it a fait accompli that he leaves.
These so-called “legacy” clubs in Europe are a fucking disgrace. They think their shit doesn’t stink and act like they will do whatever they please, regardless of norms and rules.