The long-term soccer relationship between Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona has come to an end in 2021, confirmed via an official statement released by the club on its website on Thursday, August 5, 2021.
Though both parties reached a mutual agreement, the club said it could not sign Leo Messi due to financial and structural obstacles in La Liga making the deal impossible.
The statement read;
“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.“
