Lionel Messi is leaving FC Barcelona despite the fact that the player and club have agreed on a new contract.
The club heralded the end of an era.
Barcelona - What a bang on Wednesday evening!
Lionel Messi is not going to sign a new contract with FC Barcelona.
The club does not have enough financial resources to keep the superstar.
The Argentine and the Catalans had actually agreed on a new contract.
FC Barcelona announced in an official announcement: “Lionel Messi is not staying at FC Barcelona.
Although the club and players have agreed on a new contract, this cannot be realized due to financial obstacles.
Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club cannot be fulfilled. "
The news comes as a surprise, the fans, club and players were firmly convinced that Messi will stay in Barcelona.
The time shortly before the start of the season is also unusual.
The top Catalan club's financial problems had worsened in recent years.
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