Soccer Messi wishes to leave Barcelona Multiple media Aug 26 13:32
Several media such as Associated Press reported that Messi, a football player and Argentine national team, is reporting his intention to leave for Barcelona, one of the most powerful players in the Spanish first division, who has been in the field for many years.
According to the Associated Press, Reuters, and local media on the 25th, 33-year-old Messi told Barcelona, who had been playing since his upbringing, the desire to leave.
Messi's contract is still in place until 2021, but if Messi wishes it will include a clause that allows him to leave without penalty at the end of the season.
On the other hand, Barcelona claims that the clause has expired this June, and the transfer fee is set at 700 million euros, or about JPY 88 billion in Japanese yen.
Messi was a forward with excellent dribbling and determination, contributing to Barcelona's 10th league title and driving the 4th European Champions League title.
In addition, he has won the best player award, "Baron d'Or" selected by a French football magazine, six times, the highest number ever.