However, as per reports, Messi is still determined to leave Barcelona and to start a new chapter. 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”. Barca players have been coming at the Blaugrana's Sant Joan Despi training centre for their health checks ahead of the 2020-21 La Liga season. Messi had asked Barcelona to activate a clause in his contract which will allow him to leave for free, Goal.com had reported.

Source: dna August 30, 2020 12:56 UTC