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Thu Aug 5, 2021, 01:23 PM Aug 2021

Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona: Argentina captain won't sign new contract

Lionel Messi will not re-sign with Barcelona, the club announced on Thursday.

The Spanish club said in a statement that it cannot afford to resign Messi due to "economic and structural" issues. Messi, 34, has been a free agent since his previous terms expired on June 30.

The club said in a statement: "Despite having reached an agreement between FC Barcelona and Leo Messi and with the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, it cannot be formalized due to economic and structural obstacles (Spanish LaLiga regulations).


https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona-espbarcelona/story/4446414/lionel-messi-to-leave-barcelona-argentina-captain-wont-sign-new-contract

This is a big deal. I've heard in the past that Barcelona might go bankrupt if he doesn't sign due to lost revenue and possibly lost standing in things like the Champions League.

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