Lionel Messi: Barcelona(Spain)- After 2 decades of staying with his spanish peeps, Messi tells barcelona his intentions to leave the La Liga Club. The Associated Press on Tuesday informs about his desire to leave the club.
the 33 year-old is not going attend the pre-season training. he has also invoked the clause on his contract that allows him to walk free at the end of each season. Barcelona has confirmed that they have received Messi’s fax and are persisting that the clause has already expired. This announcement comes 11 days after the club’s defeat. but there is still hope for the club.
This announcement is revealed after barcelona’s defeat by Bayren Munichin in the champions league quaterfinals (8-2). this defeat is considered to be one of the most crushing defeats for the club and for the player. Many changes are done in the club. Ronald Koeman is now the new boss after Quique Setien was fired. Mauricio Pochettino, the Former Tottenham boss is linked with Barcelona.
Why the sudden change of heart : Lionel messi
the main reason for messi to leave the club is considered to be the club’s humiliating defeat. Messi, a six Ballon d’Or awards winner during his time at Barcelona. He has won the club 10 Spanish league titles and four Champions League crowns. there have been rumours of his next destination being the Manchester city. This is because only a few clubs can afford the star player.
A legal issue !!
Lionel Messi’s attempt to leave the club is now turned into a legal battle between the two parties over the clause in the contract. the club said the deadline for invoking the clause expired in June and it will need to seek legal advice. His contract also includes a buyout clause of 700 million euro. The season normally ends in May, but was pushed back because of the pandemic. Messi had been outspoken about his dissatisfaction with some of Barcelona’s decisions this season. He had been silent since the loss to Bayern, though, raising doubts about his future.:Lionel messi
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