Breaking News Messi Announced, He’s Leaving Barcelona. And Its Confirmed Now, after a Press Release.
Mundo Deportivo and Sport, obviously dedicate a special front-page to the news of Lionel Messi’s departure. “Barca announces it’s divorce with Messi’, says Mundo Deportivo, whilst Sport ran with the following headline “Messi doesn’t renew with Barcelona.”
Reacting on his own Twitter account, Julio Maldonado, has spoken about the departure of Messi from Barcelona and LaLiga Santander. “It’s a very hard hit to the league and to Barcelona obviously.” LaLiga has now been left starved of great stars.
Despite having reached an agreement between FC Barcelona and Leo Messi, with the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract, it can’t be formalised due to economic and structural obstacles,” the statement read. [Via].