A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed on Sunday he was leaving FC Barcelona after the club said it could no longer afford paying the Argentine's high wages, adding he was in negotiations with French club Paris St Germain over a possible move.
French newspaper L'Equipe reported on Sunday that the Argentine will travel to the French capital either on Sunday or Monday to undertake a medical and finalise his deal with the Qatar Sports Investment-owned club.
While Messi did not confirm he would definitely join the Parisians, he said his plans were to carry on playing as long as possible."As long as I can, I will carry on competing." "I tried to behave with humility and respect and I hope that is what remains of me when I leave the club," said an emotional Messi as hundreds of fans, many wearing his No. 10 jersey, massed outside Barca's Camp Nou stadium to bid farewell to the player they called Messiah.
The 34-year-old, who has been at the club for 21 years, becoming its all-time goalscorer with 682 goals, broke down in tears before giving a speech and was greeted by a lengthy standing ovation from the media, current and former team mates and coaches in attendance.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
WATCH | Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona, in talks with PSGA tearful Lionel Messi confirmed on Sunday he was leaving FC Barcelona after the club said it could no longer afford paying the Argentine's high wages, adding he was in negotiations with French club Paris St Germain over a possible move.
Read more »
WATCH | Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona, in talks with PSGA tearful Lionel Messi confirmed on Sunday he was leaving FC Barcelona after the club said it could no longer afford paying the Argentine's high wages, adding he was in negotiations with French club Paris St Germain over a possible move.
Read more »
Tearful Messi confirms Barcelona exit and 'possibility' of joining PSGLionel Messi fought back tears during a press conference on Sunday at which he confirmed he is leaving Barcelona, where he has played his entire ca...
Read more »
Tearful Lionel Messi says he 'never imagined' he would be leaving BarcelonaLionelMessi fought back tears Sunday as he began a press conference at which he confirmed he is leaving Barcelona, where he has played his entire career. Messi IOLSport
Read more »
Messi to hold news conference on Sunday after shock Barcelona exitSix-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi will hold a news conference on Sunday at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium following his surprise departure, the La Liga club said.
Read more »
’Nothing has been signed with anyone’ but joining PSG is a 'possibility' for Lionel MessiLionelMessi said there was no question of his having engineered a path to PS PSG_English, adding that there had been interest from other clubs. Messi IOLsport
Read more »