Lionel Messi, leaves FC Barcelona.
The Argentine superstar will not sign a contract extension with the club, which he is leaving after more than 20 years in the Blaugrana jersey, the Catalan club announced Thursday (August 5th).
"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 sides deeply regret that the wishes of both the player and the club cannot come true, "the Blaugrana club said in a statement.
At 34, the six-time Ballon d'Or will have to find a new club.
With AFP
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