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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Barcelona announced Argentina star Lionel Messi’s departure from the team on Thursday due to “financial and structural hurdles” that have prevented the two sides from signing a new contract between them .
“Although FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi have come to an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen due to financial and structural obstacles (regulations of the Liga), “FC Barcelona said in a statement.
The club added in their statement: “Due to this situation Messi will not stay at FC Barcelona. Both sides deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club are not fulfilled in the end.”
The statement continues: “FC Barcelona express their sincere gratitude to the player for his contribution to the club’s reputation and wish him the best for the future in his personal and professional life.”
Messi broke many records during his career with Barcelona, and won numerous titles, including 10 Spanish League titles and 4 Champions League titles.
Messi had moved to Spain to join Barcelona in 2000 at the age of 13, making his first league appearance at the age of 17 in October 2004.
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