Messi leaves Barcelona

Lionel Andres Messi has turned down a new deal at the Nou Camp, and he will be leaving the Barcelona. The Argentine who is now a free agent joined Barcelona in 2005 at the age of 16, since then he has won 34 major trophies, 6 ballon d'or wins, scoring 672 goals and 305 assists for Barcelona. BARCA STATEMENT ON MESSI EXIT From FCBarcelona.com: "Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations). "As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will ultimately not be fulfilled. "FC Barcelona wholeheartedly expresses its gratitude to the player for his contribution to the aggrandisement of the club and wishes him all the very best for the future in his personal and professional life." And he will be looking to join another team.