Messi will leave Barcelona this summer

The LaLiga giants announced the news in a statement on Thursday.

“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,” it read in part.

Messi is one of the greatest players of all time – if not THE GREATEST – is to leave Barcelona.

Below are summary of his incredible stats at the club:

• Barcelona’s record scorer with 672 goals.
• Has won 10 La Liga titles.
• Four Champions Leagues.
• Seven Copas del Rey.
• Won the Ballon d’Or on a record six occasions.