Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona have officially parted ways as the two parties failed to come to an agreement that could extend Messi’s stay at the club for another five years.
Barcelona recently wrote in a statement via their social media handles:
“Lionel Messi is no longer staying at 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).
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.
Bar çaa wants to wholeheartedly thank the player\’s contribution to the enlargement of the institution and wishes him the best in his personal and professional life.”
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