22:30  ,  August 5, 2021

Official: Messi is quitting FC Barcelona

Forward for the Argentina national team Lionel Messi is quitting FC Barcelona, the football club’s press service reports.

Starting from July 1, FC Barcelona’s senior player has obtained the status of free agent.

Last summer, Messi, 34, wanted to quit FC Barcelona, but the latter didn’t let him go. During the past season, the Argentine footballer played 4 matches, scored 38 goals and made 14 passes for goals during all the tournaments with FC Barcelona. Since 2005, Messi has been playing in the main team of FC Barcelona and has played 778 matches, scored 672 goals and made 305 passes for goals.

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