JAKARTA - Barcelona have confirmed that they will part ways with superstar Lionel Messi for not signing a new contract.
Messi's latest contract expired at the end of last season, but he is expected to sign a five-year deal before the new season begins.
Messi held talks with the club on Thursday, but the meeting did not go well and Barcelona confirmed he would no longer be returning to Camp Nou.
"Although FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi have reached an agreement and a clear intention from both parties to sign a new contract today, but it cannot happen due to financial and structural constraints (La Liga regulations)," Barcelona said on their official website on Friday. reported by Antara.
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"Due to this situation, Messi will not stay at FC Barcelona. Both sides deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will not be fulfilled in the end."
"FC Barcelona sincerely thanks the player for his contribution to the progress of the club and wishes him all the best for the future in his personal and professional life."
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