“Despite having reached an agreement between FC Barcelona and Leo Messi and with the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, it cannot be formalized due to economic and structural obstacles (Spanish LaLiga regulations ), reads the statement of the azulgrana.
Since June 30, the Argentine had terminated his contract With the Catalan line-up, however, he was in commitments for the Copa América in Brazil, where he crowned Argentina in the Latin American contest.
Barça would like to thank with all its heart the player’s contribution to the enhancement of the institution and wishes him the best in his personal and professional life
“Faced with this situation, Lionel Messi will not continue to be linked to FC Barcelona. The two parties deeply regret that the wishes of both the player and the Club cannot finally be fulfilled,” the statement said.
Communiqué of the FC Barcelona on the exit of Messi
LAST MINUTE | Leo Messi will not follow linked to the FC Barcelona
– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es)
August 5, 2021
“Barça wants to wholeheartedly thank the player for his contribution to the growth of the institution and wishes him the best in his personal and professional life,” he concludes.