Barcelona and Argentina legend, Lionel Messi who is arguably the best player in the history of football given his rivalry with Juventus and Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, is out of contract with his parent and current club Barcelona.
The Argentine forward, looked to renew his contract with Barcelona following the expiration of the contract in July 2021.
According to an official statement from Barcelona, "Despite having reached an agreement between Barcelona and Leo Messi and with the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, it will not be possible to formalize due to economic and structural obstacles (Spanish LaLiga regulations)".
In a heartfelt message by Leo's teammate Sergio Busquets in a post on his instagram account, he says "You arrived as a kid and you're leaving as the best player in history, having made this club grow to such heights and making history both individually and as a team... I can only wish you the best for you and your family because you all deserve it. You will all be missed".
Despite his exit from the club having an effect on the fans, it is of no doubt that the Argentine is ready to prove himself in another league and is ready to take on a whole new challenge like his arch-rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. Clubs like Man City and PSG are expected to sign Messi, but the club most likely to sign him are PSG.
The French club are well known for their financial strength and they have offered a contract valid till 2023, with an option to extend agreement. Former teammate and friend, Neymar Jr, is also pushing the club (PSG) to sign Leo, as he looks to a reunion with his friend. Leo and his father Jorge Messi will be in France to discuss directly with PSG.
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