Messi announces to stay in Barcelona

Madrid-Sana

Argentine player Lionel Messi announced today that he will stay with Barcelona for another year, ending feverish speculation about his future.

Messi told Goal.com, "I was not happy and wanted to leave. The club rejected this matter by all means, and I will continue with him to avoid any legal dispute," considering that the way the club is managed under Bartomeu's leadership is disastrous.

The six-time best player in the world informed his club last month of his desire to leave and insisted there be a clause in his contract allowing him the free transfer.