Lionel Messi: Real Madrid expect Barcelona star to decline following Neymar's PSG transfer
REAL MADRID : Chief Florentino Perez supposedly thinks Lionel Messi will struggle at Barcelona now Neymar has joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona were dealt a huge blow earlier this month when Neymar left for a new challenge in France with PSG.
The Brazilian moved to the Parc des Princes in a huge, world-record £198million transfer deal.
Barcelona appear to be in crisis ahead of the new La Liga season, losing 3-1 to Real Madrid at the Nou Camp in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at the weekend.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol claims Real chief Florentino Perez is revelling in the Catalan giants' current troubles.
It is said he feels that, following Neymar's exit, Messi's downfall could be round the corner.
He reportedly thinks the departure of his close friend will impact his influence on the pitch.
With Xavi gone and Andres Iniesta showing signs of waning, Messi no longer has a top Barcelona team around him.
Diario Gol say Perez also thinks it could pave the way for Cristiano Ronaldo to win football's prestigious Ballon d'Or award yet again.
Ronaldo and Messi have shared the trophy every year since Kaka last won it a decade ago.
But the former Manchester United star already looks a shoe-in to win the prize after helping Real win La Liga and the Champions League last season.
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