Messi spoke about his contract situation with Barcelona as well as difficulties in extending the deal. He revealed that he wanted to stay but the club's financial crisis was a challenge.
The 34 years old also confirmed that he agreed to take 50 percent pay instead of the suggested 30 percent.
Messi: “I was convinced to stay here at Barcelona. This is my home, our home. I wanted to stay at Barça and it was the plan... and today I’ve to say goodbye after my entire life here”
On his contract, Lionel Messi confirms: “My new contract was DONE. All done. I wanted to stay and when I come back from holidays, it was done....then it’s how Laporta explained it. At the last minute, with everything with La Liga, it couldn't happen”.
On leaving Barcelona last year, Lionel Messi:
"Last year when I sent the burofax, I was convinced. But this year, no. I was convinced with my family that we were going to stay here, in our home, what we wanted most. But today I have to say goodbye."
Messi:
“I thought it was all sorted, all agreed, then in the last moment, it was not possible due to La Liga issue. That is what happened.
“I cannot say about the club, Laporta says they cannot due to La Liga. I can only say I did everything possible to stay here."
On rumoured move to Paris Saint-Germain: “Are you joining PSG?”
Leo Messi: "I have nothing confirmed with anybody, but it's one possibility. When the news was there, I had a lot of calls, but nothing is closed yet."
Messi:
“I thought it was all sorted, all agreed, then in the last moment it was not possible due to La Liga issue. That is what happened.
“I cannot say about the club, Laporta says they cannot due to La Liga. I can only say I did everything possible to stay here."
"Were fans given false hopes?"
Messi: "On my part, I never tried to trick anyone"
Lionel Messi: “This is the toughest time of my career, without a doubt. I had a lot of tough times, but then I could go back to train and get revenge. Now I can't go back, my time at this club is over."
Leo Messi: “The pic with Paris Saint-Germain was a coincidence, completely. I was there with my friends, we decided to take a photo... they told me: ‘Come to Paris!’ but it was just a joke, we were on holiday”.
Leo Messi: “The news about Barça and Laporta asking me for a 30% salary reduction on Thursday is absolutely fake. It’s a lie. I offered to reduce my contract by 50%, and then they didn't ask me for anything else”
Source: Barcelona/website
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