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Has Lionel Messi left Barcelona?
Yes, it's Official: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years “due to financial and structural obstacles".
It is noted that the parties have reached an agreement on a new contract, but it cannot be formalized due to economic and structural obstacles (La Liga rules). As a result, Messi leaves Barcelona.
“Both sides deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will ultimately not be fulfilled,” the message says.
Barcelona expressed gratitude to the footballer for his contribution to the development of the club and wished him all the best in his personal and professional life.
The 34-year-old Messi's contract with Barcelona expired on June 30th. The footballer received free agent status. According to media reports, the Argentine intends to extend the contract with the Catalan club for five years.
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In particular, as "Sport-Express" wrote, earlier the president of "Barcelona" Joan Laporte expressed hope for the extension of the contract with the striker.
Messi made his debut with Barcelona's first team in 2004 and has been a constant player ever since. Messi is the Barcelona best player ever in the club history score 672 goals for Barcelona.
Together with the club, the Argentinean won the Spanish league (La Liga) ten times and the Spanish Cup seven times, with 4 champions League. In addition, Messi is a six-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, which is a record.
