There have been many rumours in the past few weeks that Lionel Messi was going to sign a new contract extension with Barcelona till 2026. However, things have taken a sudden turn.
Barcelona has now officially announced that Lionel Messi will not continue with FC Barcelona.
LATEST NEWS | Leo #Messi will not continue with FC Barcelona
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 5, 2021
Here are some Twitter reactions as Lionel Messi officially leaves Barcelona:
It's all over. pic.twitter.com/pE7lbMVbLs
— Madrid Xtra. (@MadridXtra) August 5, 2021
Unreal. pic.twitter.com/J474dBNNvV
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 5, 2021
The end of an era. pic.twitter.com/FsqwcProqW
— Madrid Xtra. (@MadridXtra) August 5, 2021
Waiting for clubs around the world to 'announce #Messi'… pic.twitter.com/X9gsN2ZZBS
— Goal India (@Goal_India) August 5, 2021
17 years ago, Lionel 𝐌essi made his LaLiga debut. Since data was collected in 2006-07:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 5, 2021
𝐌ost goals
𝐌ost assists
𝐌ost chances created
𝐌ost shots on target
𝐌ost take-ons completed
𝐌ost goals from outside the box
𝐌ost goals from direct free-kicks
A new chapter now awaits. pic.twitter.com/XaTt60J9a1
Lionel #Messi posted his photo yesterday. Was a clue about his future? 🤔 If Messi signs with Paris, #PSG will become the Dream Team of football… pic.twitter.com/Q9DELR6b03
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 5, 2021
The announcement feels way too rushed. All has happened so quickly. There’s a little part inside me that thinks (and hopes) that this is just pressure from the club to apply more pressure on La Liga/Javier Tebas, probably just a little bit of hope that is in me.
— Reshad Rahman ✆ (@ReshadRahman_) August 5, 2021
Messi vs. Ronaldo.
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 5, 2021
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid.
No one will forget this era. pic.twitter.com/GMgmY0tZM7
It’s actually kind of unreal to imagine Messi 🇦🇷 not at Barcelona…
— Donk – #FIFA22 (@DonkTrading) August 5, 2021
Feels like a final part of my childhood is over now 😂
Messi leaving Barcelona would be damaging for the value of La Liga which is trying to sell 10% of commercial rights to CVC private equity firm for €2.7bn
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) August 5, 2021
Barca clear Messi wanted to stay but the league wouldn’t let them finance the deal.
Liga already blocked Barca & Super Lge
Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 5, 2021
Thank you for the memories. 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/PA3JMaShGV
IT’S HAPPENING, EVERYBODY STAY CALM 😲🚨 pic.twitter.com/1x9awVyUfl
— 433 (@433) August 5, 2021
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