Lionel Messi could not hold back the tears as he addressed a press conference at Camp Nou on Sunday, confirming he was leaving FC Barcelona after the club said it could no longer afford to pay the Argentine’s high wages.
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The superstar added that 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 Sunday or Monday to undertake a medical and finalise his deal with the Qatar Sports Investment-owned club.
Messi said that he believed he would be staying at the club, with a five-year deal agreed on a 50% pay-cut, only for a surprise U-turn to happen late last week.
“Honestly, when the elections happened (in March), I spoke with (club president Joan) Laporta, we had dinner and after that I was convinced I would be staying,” he said.
“My contract was never the issue. What I know is that I did everything I could. The club says it could not happen because of La Liga.
“I can guarantee you that I did everything I could to stay. Last year I didn’t want to and I said that, but this year it was different.”
All 35 trophies he won during his time at the club were laid out for what the club described would be a private photo session after the news conference.
While Messi did not confirm he would definitely join the Parisians, he said his plans were to carry on playing as long as possible.
He said: “As long as I go on being competitive and as long as my body responds (I’ll carry on playing). 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.”
Hundreds of fans, many wearing his No. 10 jerseys, 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, broke down in tears before giving a speech and was greeted by a lengthy standing ovation from the media, current and former teammates and coaches in attendance.
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