Thunderclap in Catalonia.
While everything seemed tied up on the extension of Lionel Messi, of which only the formalization was planned, it is the exact opposite which occurred since the Argentinian will not renew his contract with the Catalan club, which has it. announced this Thursday.
"Despite an agreement between FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi and the intention of both parties to sign a new contract on Thursday, this will not be possible due to structural and financial obstacles," the club announced in a statement.
“Thus, Messi will not stay at FC Barcelona, continues the Catalan club.
Both parties regret that the wishes of the player and the club will not be fulfilled. "
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