Barcelona Fans Mourn Messi Departure outside Camp Nou

Dozens of FC Barcelona fans gathered around the Camp Nou on Thursday.

Fans mourned in silence after the news of the departure of the 34-year-old Argentine Lionel Messi, who has been associated with the club for at least 21 years.

Messi's contract had already expired on July 1, as the club was unable to offer him a new contract due to FC Barcelona's financial problems.

The football star scored 672 goals and provided 305 assists in 778 games for FC Barcelona.

Some reports stated, this afternoon, that Messi, who has theoretically been without a club since July, will sign a new deal with Barcelona for another five years as he would give up 50% of his contract.

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