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Reports: Messi Informs Barcelona about His Departure This Summer


Mon 17 Aug 2020 | 06:37 PM
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Barcelona legend Lionel Messi reportedly announced wants to leave Barcelona this summer after humiliating defeat against Bayern Munich, according to reports.

Messi was furious after Barca were eliminated out of the Champions League on Friday with an 8-2 demolition by Bayern Munich.

He reportedly threatened to quit if there was not a major restructure at the Nou Camp.

But he is not willing to wait for the change and wants to leave "immediately", according to Esporte Interativo.

An inside source close to Messi is quoted as saying: "He has never seen Leo so determined to leave as now."

The Brazilian outlet correctly revealed Neymar was leaving Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. However, Barcelona has refused the claims, according to Catalan outlet Sport.

However, one senior figure has reportedly warned any pursuers saying: "He has a contract until June 2021, with a clause of £633million.”

Messi, 33, has grown disillusioned with life at his boyhood club following numerous mounting problems behind the scenes. His contract expires next summer and he can leave for free but he appears determined to leave right now.