I am sure the favourite for the top job now Barto is gone has said that if Messi wants to go then he can, so at least we have removed one of the obstacles. I think Messi may still fancy it, would certainly allow the board to have a fresh start.
He did, but that was politics, say anything as long sd it is the opposite to what the current board do/say. Doubt they'd stick with that once it is their position in power.