Lionel Messi could not hold back the tears as he addressed a press conference at Camp Nou on Sunday, confirming he was leaving FC Barcelona after the club said it could no longer afford to pay the Argentine’s high wages.
The superstar added that he was in negotiations with French club, Paris St Germain, over a possible move.
French newspaper L’Equipe reported on Sunday that the Argentine will travel to the French capital either Sunday or Monday to undertake a medical and finalise his deal with the Qatar Sports Investment-owned club.
Messi said that he believed he would be staying at the club, with a five-year deal agreed on a 50% pay-cut, only for a surprise U-turn to happen late last…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper