Get the biggest City transfer window stories, pre-season news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Lionel Messi has revealed he had 'lots of calls' from interested clubs after his Barcelona exit was officially announced.
The Argentine legend was due to sign a new deal at the club, but after discussions with La Liga Barca were forced to withdraw the contract offer after going well over their wage limit.
Messi was set to stay and even offered to take a 50 per cent pay cut to help, but La Liga refused to budge on their rules and Messi has been forced to leave the club he joined as a 13-year-old.
Reports suggest a move to Paris Saint-Germain is as good as done, with Messi set to sign a two-year deal in France with the option of a third
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