Barcelona legend Puyol all-but-confirms Messi is leaving with tribute on social media
Leo's former teammate shows his support for the Barcelona captain who has reportedly decided to leave now.
Carles Puyol has all-but-confirmed Leo Messi is really leaving Barcelona.
Leo's former teammate has just tweeted: "Respect and admiration, Leo. All my support, man."
His tweet appeared just about 45 minutes after the news on Messi's decision to leave broke.
Respeto y admiraciĆ³n, Leo. Todo mi apoyo, amigo.— Carles Puyol (@Carles5puyol) August 25, 2020
The Argentinian has reportedly informed Barca he wants to terminate his contract for free right now.
He refers to the so-called 'exit clause' which could be triggered after each season.