Unexpected news sticking out of Barcelona. The Blaugrana through its official website stated that Lionel Messi would not continue his contract. Thus the official statement of Barcelona on Friday (6/8/2021) early morning WIB: "Leo Messi does not stay at FC Barcelona. Although the club and the player reached an agreement and their clear intention to sign a new contract today, this could not happen due to financial and structural constraints." This news is certainly beyond the expectations of Barcelona supporters. The reason is, previously until the last second Messi was still widely reported
to remain at Camp Nou.
Lionel Messi held talks with the club on Thursday but the meeting did not go well and the Catalan side have confirmed he will not be returning. "As a result of this situation, Messi will not stay at FC Barcelona. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the players and the club will not be fulfilled in the end," Barcelona's official statement said.
Lionel Messi in Barcelona August 25, 2020: Messi faxes the club saying he wants to use a clause in his contract, which would allow him to leave for free immediately. 4 September 2020: Messi says he is staying at Barcelona because it is impossible for any team to pay the 700 million euros (£624 million) release clause, which the club says must be met. 27 October 2020: Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu, who fell out with Messi over his failed transfer request, resigns. December 28, 2020: Messi says he hopes to one day play in the United States, but is unsure of his future when his contract expires.
January 31, 2021: Barcelona say they will take appropriate legal action against Spanish newspaper El Mundo after publishing details of Messi's contract, worth £492 million over four years. May 16, 2021: Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says he hopes Messi does not play his last home game for the club after a 1-2 loss to Celta Vigo ended their title hopes and meant they finished outside the top two for the first time since 2007-2008. 22 May 2021: Paris St-Germain takes a look at Messi's contract situation. They began to carry out intense negotiations with the player's agent. May 28, 2021: Barcelona president Joan Laporta says new contract for Lionel Messi is not finalized but things are going well. July 1, 2021: Messi's contract at Barcelona expires and he becomes a clubless player.
