Lionel Messi has reportedly told Barcelona he wants to leave the club on a free transfer after holding crunch talks with new coach Ronald Koeman.
Marca claims the six-time Ballon d’Or winner does not want to continue under the new coach following Barcelona’s embarrassing 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
The news was confirmed by several sources close to the Catalan club that the Argentine playmaker sent a document expressing his desire to leavethe club.
Journalist Alfredo Martinex tweeted: “Today is a very sad day for Barça fans. Leo Messi announces that he does not want to continue at Barcelona. After 29 years and 17 in the professional squad, the greatest player in history wants to go, and Bartomeu stays. The president who has not been able to retain him cannot continue.”
He later added: “Messi will no longer attend testing this weekend or training. The decision is final.”
The Spanish giants have confirmed Messi’s statement, saying his contract clause expired on the 10th of June, according to reports.
Barcelona legend Carles Puyol has since reacted to the news by taking to Twitter and posting: “Respect and admiration, Leo. All my support, friend.”
Messi has spent his entire senior playing career at Barcelona after breaking into the first team under Frank Rijkaard.
In his illustrious playing career at the Camp Nou, Messi has won an astonishing 10 La Liga titles, six Copa del Reys, seven Spanish Super Cups, and four Champions League.
Good decision from Lionel messi I we really love to see him playing for another club
love to see him playing for another club
I would love to see messi come to premier league
Messi my Man him always mk me proud
Messi my man he always made me proud
Hmm our proud player love to see u move to another club u made the decision well
Messi my man he always make us proud
Messi my man nice decision
My favorite player, he’s good, he’ll show himself in other team
my man messi any where u go i follow
He shud leave sef…he needs to test other clubs
He should really leave Barcelona so he can have another club experience
Good decision from him
Finally he’s about to leaving Barcelona
World Best Lionel messi come to England oo
He is moving forward
love to see him playing for another club
It’s long over due. He go for new challenge.
My legend I totally agree with you because I no it’s time. Jus that u have too come too man city
For me let him go he have tried on the team
I really think it’s time bro, u jus have too leave and make we ur fans proud
Barca fans will miss him
If messi decide to leave the club is good for him if he decide to stay is also good for him he has being in the club for many years now and achieve alot from the club
Messi is so good
Bigmove
OK good then he has made his decision let him try another team afterall there is no harm in trying
It’s a good one for Lionel Messi but this is what Lionel Messi would have done a long time
I really think it’s time u jus have too leave and make we your fans proud okay
I would love to see messi come to premier league
It’s a good decision
Super star I’d love to see him play for other club
Messi will be leaving with 90% barca fan haha
leaving
It would be nice
Good decision from chelsea
World Best Lionel messi come to England oo
Good idea for him
Messi has spent his entire senior playing career at Barcelona after breaking into the first team under Frank Rijkaard.
love to see him playing for another club
Messi has spent his entire senior playing career at Barcelona after breaking into the first team under Frank Rijkaard.
World Best Lionel messi come to England oo
Good decision from chelsea
Messi will be leaving with 90% barca fan haha
It would be nice
Nice one
Good idea for him💪💪💪💪💪
World Best Lionel messi come to England oo
Good decision from chelsea
My legend I totally agree with you because I no it’s time. Jus that u have too come too man city
Messi my Man him always mk me proud