Source: Leo Messi's contract has expired, door open for his exit

It looks like Bartomeu's refusal to sell Messi changes nothing now, the player is almost gone.

If any club want to buy Leo Messi, they are not obliged to pay the €700m release clause, according to Cadena SER.

The Argentine's release clause has expired at the end of the 2019/20 season.

If Barcelona refuse to negotiate his exit with another club, Messi has the right to terminate his contract.

In such case, the compensation Leo's next team will have to pay the Catalans will be determined in court.

Earlier, it was reported that the 33-year-old wanted to leave Blaugrana in a friendly manner and wanted to meet to discuss his exit.
However, Josep Maria Bartomeu will only agree to see the captain if it means discussing a new contract at Camp Nou.