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Lionel Messi sent a clear signal to the Barcelona executives on Sunday - he will no longer wear the team's jersey next season. The Argentine player who wants to leave Barcelona did not show up at the club's base today, where coronavirus tests were being conducted for every first team player. Messi made this decision to send a clear message to the club and to expedite his departure. Barcelona executives were expecting this decision, but they have not changed their position regarding the player's sale for now. However, as reported by the "Cadena SER" radio, the 700 million euro release clause in Messi's contract is no longer valid - it expired at the end of the 2019-20 season. So, Manchester City club and Messi himself need to find a compromise with the Barcelona management.
