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Messi $1.13billion release clause at Barcelona is still valid, insists LaLiga – The World Game
The €700million ($1.13billion AUD) release clause in Lionel Messi’s Barcelona contract remains valid and must be paid for his deal to be terminated unilaterally, LaLiga has said.
Messi has informed Barca he wants to leave the club and he is thought to have not attended pre-season medical tests with the rest of the first team on Sunday.
According to reports, the Argentina star believes the clause in his contract that allows him to terminate it at the end of each season – and thereby become a free agent – still applies because 2019-20 was extended to August due to the coronavirus pandemic.
However, Barcelona appear adamant this clause has long since expired and that the …
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