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AUGUST 7TH
23.35 CEST - For Lionel Messi's official transfer at PSG a few details are still missing, but according to Le Parisien, the French club has already communicated to the squad and the employees that the deal has arrived in port. Leo, who will earn between 35 and 40 million a year, is expected to be presented between Tuesday and Wednesday in style, at the Eiffel Tower, just like it did with Neymar. Messi is expected to carry out medical examinations in the hospital on the Parisian outskirts of Neully, and then stay in a luxury hotel in the Ville Lumiere. Le Parisien also "calculates" the possible first time for Messi in the PSG jersey: on 12 September, at the Parco dei Principi against Clermont.
22.03 CEST - Marca reports that Sergio Aguero is happy to remain at Barcelona despite seeing fellow Argentine Lionel Messi move on.
The former Manchester City star had been hoping to join an iconic countryman at Camp Nou, but he will not be pushing for an immediate exit after joining the Blaugrana club as a free agent.
18.42 CEST - Cesc Fabregas entrusts his thoughts on Lionel Messi to social media: "I will always remember the day you came to our locker room at 13 and we were told that an Argentine boy was on trial. You sat and didn't talk all the time. The coach told me in the one-on-one exercise to be strong against you. I saw you so small I thought I'd take the ball off in a second. How stupid, you left me on the ground and since then I've seen you were something different. My dream has always been to play in the first team at Barca, but doing it with you and with Geri (Pique, ed) has made the dream even more special. You leave as the best player of all themes and not. it will be more the same to see Barcelona without you. "
16.42 CEST - Ronald Koeman has described Lionel Messi’s Barcelona departure as “still hard to understand” as the Nou Camp club prepare to officially bid farewell to the superstar on Sunday.
It was announced on Thursday the six-time Ballon d’Or winner would not sign a new contract with his boyhood club, with president Joan Laporta saying a day later that the former regime at Barca in addition to La Liga spending rules had thwarted any hopes of the Argentinian staying in Catalonia.
Messi, who has been heavily linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, had been set to remain at the Nou Camp but is now a free agent and the 34-year-old will hold a press conference on Sunday at 11am BST.
Reflecting on the shock news that Messi will be leaving, Barca boss Koeman said on Twitter: “Still hard to understand that you will not play for FC Barcelona anymore.
“Thanks for everything you have done for our club Leo. I really enjoyed the full season we worked together.
“I am impressed with your work ethic and desire to win. It makes you the best player in the world. For now, I wish you and your family the best!”, he said.
14.42 CEST - In tomorrow's press conference, Lionel Messi will greet the Barcelona fans. Marca makes it known that it was the Argentine who wanted to organize the meeting with the media, in order to say goodbye to the Blaugrana supporters and explain the reasons for his departure.
The Diez is very tired by the earthquake of the last few hours and will be accompanied by his family in the conference to receive the right support in a delicate moment.
12.20 CEST - Lionel Messi's farewell to Barcelona shocks Sergio Aguero. The Kun had chosen to dress the Blaugrana shirt for the only purpose of playing with his compatriot and friend, but now the situation changes.
From Catalonia here it comes sensational developments on the story: the former Manchester City star is even considering terminating the existing contract and his legal team is studying to find a way to cancel everything, according to TNT Sports. In this case, Barcelona risk a second catastrophe after Messi's farewell. Aguero was signed by Barcelona on 31 May under a two-season contract that includes a € 100m release clause.
Aguero is considered one of the best strikers of his generation and of the world, he is a record-holder for Manchester City ever (260) and in UEFA competition (43). With 184 goals he is the best foreign scorer (and fourth overall) in the history of the Premier League.
0.15 CEST - "It is official! Messi is a new PSG player". With a tweet Khalifah Bin Hamad Al Tahni, brother of the owner of PSG, has confirmed the deal is done.
Negotiations are officially concluded. And announce later #Messi #Paris_Saint_Germain pic.twitter.com/BxlmCfARII
— ???????? ????? ?????? ???? ?????????? (@khm_althani) August 6, 2021
AUGUST 6TH
7.00 PM CEST - News coming from France: according to what was reported by RMC Sport Lionel Messi would have chosen Paris Saint-Germain. This is for a two-year contract plus an option for a third season.
The French club aims to close the deal by the weekend and Lionel Messi's father is expected to meet with management in the next few hours.
?Lionel #Messi a choisi le #PSG ! Les dernières discussions portent sur un contrat de 2 ans + une autre saison en option. Le #PSG essaye de boucler le deal dans le week end. Le père de Messi doit rencontrer le #PSG dans les prochaines heures. Le vestiaire parisien est heureux.
— Mohamed Bouhafsi (@mohamedbouhafsi) August 6, 2021
4.00 PM CEST - Pep Guardiola has responded to talks of Lionel Messi moving to Manchester City after negotiations between the player and FC Barcelona broke down earlier yesterday. The Cityzens have just completed their record transfer of Jack Grealish in a blockbuster move.
Speaking to the press, Pep said: "We spent £40m on Jack Grealish. We paid £100m and brought in £60m. He will wear the No.10 because we were convinced with Grealish and we were convinced Leo would continue at Barcelona, so right now he is not in our thoughts."
Guardiola praised the role Messi played in propelling him and his Barca team to unprecedented glory. He said: “As a fan, I have incredible gratitude for the most extraordinary player I have seen in my life, for the titles he helped win for Barcelona.”
The duo won all there is to win on the club stage throughout their time together in Barcelona.
11.11 CEST - Barça president Laporta: “Leo Messi is NOT happy".
Barça president Laporta: “Leo Messi is NOT happy. He wanted to STAY at Barcelona, as we wanted to keep Messi here. But we can’t change the reality now, I wish Leo the best wherever he will go as NEXT CLUB”. #FCB #Messi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 6, 2021
11.05 CEST - "We can’t register the contract of Leo Messi that was agreed because of Financial Fair Play rules".
Barcelona president Laporta: “We can’t register the contract of Leo Messi that was agreed because of Financial Fair Play rules. Unfortunately we have received an inheritance in which we have no margin with the salary current situation”. #Messi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 6, 2021
9.31 CEST - Though everything was pointing to Barcelona FC chairman, Joan Laporta, having talked 34-year old Argentinian star forward Leo Messi into staying put into Blaugrana ranks, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner eventually decided to end it, and start anew somewhere else.
To this end, Paris might end up being the next stop for La Pulga. Messi was previously linked to reunite with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but Premier League defending champions have just invested a 3-digit million pounds amount into signing Jack Grealish from Aston Villa, and are trying to seal the deal with Tottenham, on a further 3-digit trade, over Harry Kane, making Messi's oven in rather less viable.
Besides, Paris Saint-Germain, according to El Chiringuito and Barcelona-born pundit Josep Pedrerol, are actually in talks with the player himself and his entourage. Dismissing the notion of fetching Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, Ligue 1 giants are now looking adamant with composing a one-of-a-kind frontline trio, siding Messi to both Neymar Junior and Kylian Mbappé, though the latter one might still be handed out to Real Madrid.
23.25 CEST - Barcelona and Messi: The reasons for the split
Today will go down in history at FC Barcelona - as a sad chapter. Because Lionel Messi has decided to turn his back on the Blaugrana. Actually, Barca agreed with his superstar. And Messi was even willing to forego 50 percent of his salary. But the wage cap imposed by the league caused problems. Especially since there was no buyer for other top earners like Antoine Griezmann. But there were also other reasons for the separation.
Messi should still not have been particularly happy with the sporting perspective. Although Sergio Aguero, a friend, and colleague from the national team, was brought on board, La Pulga's other wish was not fulfilled, as he wanted Atalanta's Romero to join the blaugrana
21.12 CEST - Barcelona say bye to Leo Messi: the tribute video is amazing..
Thank you, Leo. pic.twitter.com/cdS9xWe8Me
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 5, 2021
20.59 CEST - One of the side story about Messi not signing the contract is the following and we will hear about it:
#Barca doesn't want to sign off on #LaLiga's CVC deal, which would destroy the club's Super League ambitions. LaLiga wants to bury the Super League once and for all and won't register Messi until Barcelona sign off on the deal. That's how the club lost the world's best player.
— Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) August 5, 2021
19.52 CEST - Barcelona officially announced that Lionel Messi will not play for the club this upcoming season. The Catalans announced: "Even though both parties had reached an agreement with the clear will to continue together, we won't be able to formalize it due to structural and economic obstacles. Because of this, Lionel Messi will not remain tied to FC Barcelona. We are both very dismayed that the player's wishes could not be satisfied. Barca thanks Messi for his contributions and wishes him the best for the future"
ÚLTIMA HORA
Leo Messi no continuarà lligat al FC Barcelona
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) August 5, 2021
19.13 CEST - Contract talks between Lionel Messi and the club have ‘reached a point of no return’ (multiple reports).
Talks between the Argentine superstar and Barcelona have been ongoing for some time, though as of yet the two parties have been unable to reach a compromise.
The report adds that representatives of the player and club chiefs met on Thursday to try and reach an agreement over the Barcelona captain's future, though talks have subsequently broken down and Messi is now certain to move on.
Spanish newspaper @Marca report that Messi "has never been further from renewing his Barcelona contract”
The report states "negotiations have reached a point of no return which seems impossible to resolve" pic.twitter.com/LsnSJt0BBE
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 5, 2021
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