Lionel Messi has shocked the world of football after his decision to leave Barcelona this summer, MySportDab reports.
Lionel Messi wants to terminate his contract at Barcelona.
Barcelona suffered a shocking 8-2 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final some days back.
Messi looked very unhappy at the final whistle.
Barcelona then decided to sack Quique Setien and replace him with former Netherlands Coach Ronald Koeman.
However, Lionel Messi has decided to end his 20 years stay at the Catalan club this summer.
According to Spanish sources and Sky Sports, Lionel Messi has told Barcelona that he wants to leave the Nou Camp.
Messi was due to meet up with his Barcelona team mates this weekend for the start of pre-season training.
However, MySportDab understands Messi will no longer be take part in Barcelona’s plans moving forward.
The Argentine is planning to activate his termination clause in his Barcelona contract to leave on a free.
The termination clause allows him to quit Barcelona for free at the end of any season.
The clause had expired in May when the football season would have finished but things changed.
But the season did not end until August due to the coronavirus pandemic break.
Now, Barcelona can’t demand the £630m release clause in Lionel Messi’s contract.
But Messi remains one of the best paid footballers in the world and there are a few clubs that can pay his wages.
Inter Milan have been previously linked with a move to take Messi to Italy.
Paris Saint-Germain also have the financial power to sign Lionel Messi after bringing in Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
A move to the Premier League remains possible and Manchester City is likely with a reunion at Pep Guardiola’s side.
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