FC Barcelona has confirmed that Lionel Messi is set to leave the club after they failed to agree on new contract.
Another shocking turn in the Lionel Messi saga. Diario MARCA has published a report saying it’s “almost impossible” that Messi will renew his FC Barcelona contract.
Here’s the press release by FC Barcelona.
“Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations).
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As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will ultimately not be fulfilled.
FC Barcelona wholeheartedly expresses its gratitude to the player for his contribution to the aggrandisement of the club and wishes him all the very best for the future in his personal and professional life.”
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