Barcelona utility Sergi Roberto said he crossed his fingers that superstar captain Lionel Messi would remain at Camp Nou.
Messi stunned the world last month when he informed Barca of his intention to depart the La Liga giants, with the 33-year-old intending to trigger a clause in his contract to walk away on a free transfer at the end of last season.
However, the validity of such a stipulation was murky due to the campaign being extended by the coronavirus pandemic, and six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi exclusively told Goal that he had opted to remain in Catalonia rather than challenge Barcelona in a legal battle.