Messi did not know Gomes’ personal situation and may ask the club to hold off on his sale in the hope of reviving his fortunes.
Messi is said to have contacted Portugal international Gomes after being made aware of his interview in which he broached the subject of depression.
“I don’t allow myself to let out the frustration that I have,” Gomes said.
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“So what I do is I don’t talk to anyone, I don’t annoy anyone. It’s as if I feel ashamed.
“The notion of not wanting to leave the house has happened to me on more than one occasion.
“The idea of people being able to see you, it gives off a fear of going out into the street because of embarrassment.”
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