Yes, it’s the saddest day of football as Leo Messi will not continue his career at Barcelona, thanks to LaLiga’s strict regulations and the huge wage bill left by Bartomeu at the club. Here’s the official statement by the club:
Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations).
As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will ultimately not be fulfilled.
FC Barcelona wholeheartedly expresses its gratitude to the player for his contribution to the aggrandisement of the club and wishes him all the very best for the future in his personal and professional life.
Leo Messi will remain Barcelona’s greatest legend ever and obviously, the Greatest Of All Time title is rightly owned for his immense contributions to the Catalan club for 21 years. For this, FC Barcelona have shared an emotional farewell video to thank Messi for all his contributions at the club.
