OFFICIAL: La Liga backs Barcelona over Messi's €700m release clause
The saga is having another plot twist as the league clearly stands by Barcelona.
La Liga have released an official statement regarding Lionel Messi's current deal.
"Current deal is still valid and paying release clause for €700m is the only way out," it reads.
Official statement by La Liga. They side with Barcelona in Leo Messi contract battle: “Current deal is still valid and paying release clause for €700m is the only way out”. 🛑— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2020
Manchester City are still waiting for Barça decision. 🔵 #MCFC pic.twitter.com/p15IWcBRMg
Fabrizio Romano adds that Messi's stance remains the same as the Argentine desperately wants to leave the club; the club won't let him go for free, however.
Official statement by La Liga. They side with Barcelona in Leo Messi contract battle: “Current deal is still valid and paying release clause for €700m is the only way out”. 🛑— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2020
Manchester City are still waiting for Barça decision. 🔵 #MCFC pic.twitter.com/p15IWcBRMg
Earlier on, it was claimed by credible Cadena SER that Messi's release clause of €700m had expired and he's free to leave for a much lower price.
According to other reports, Leo already considers himself a free agent.
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