Lionel Messi skips Barcelona training as Argentina superstar looks to force through Camp Nou divorce
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dailyrecord.co.ukLionel Messi did NOT report for Barcelona's pre-season testing after telling the club he wants out. The Argentine superstar stunned the football world by sending an official legal notice that he wants to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer.There is a clause in Messi's contract that allows him to walk away for free at the end of his penultimate season.
While Barcelona insist that expired on June 10, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner's camp claim it has been extended due to the coronavirus shutdown which saw the season extended.
There could be a protracted legal battle over the wording of the contract, with uncertainty over whether it specifies a date or merely states that Messi can leave at the end of the season.Manchester City are keen to bring.
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