Sports By Breaking, News: Lionel, Messi Is, Leaving Barcelona
Barcelona have announced that Lionel
Messi is leaving the club after “financial
and structural obstacles” made it
impossible to renew his contract. The
forward, who has spent his whole career
there, had been expected to re-sign after
his deal expired in June.
“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),” the
club said.
“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.