This time, between Messi and FC Barcelona, it's over for good.
The Catalan club announced Thursday evening that the best player in his history will not sign a new contract with the Blaugranas, after many reversals of the situation and extended negotiations since the beginning of the summer.
The Argentinian has become too big and above all too heavy for Barça's holey wallet.
“Although an agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and Leo Messi […] it cannot be formalized due to economic and structural obstacles (the regulations of the Spanish Liga).
Faced with this situation, Lionel Messi will not remain linked to FC Barcelona.
Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club can not come true, ”said the Blaugrana club in a statement.
Staggering figures
Lionel Messi started with the pros in 2004 and has since played 778 games for Barcelona, with whom he has won 35 titles, scored 672 goals and provided 305 assists.
He will inevitably be missed by a team he has carried on his shoulders in recent years.
Free from any contracts, he shouldn't run out of suitors unless his salary demands are out of reach for everyone.
We would still be quite surprised not to see Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and PSG try again.
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