Lionel Messi will not leave Barcelona this summer, with the club's captain opting not to activate a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave before his deal expires at the end of June next year.

The captain could have left for free if he chose to do so, but will remain at Camp Nou for at least one more season


As part of the four-year extension signed in 2017, Messi included stipulations that he could leave the club for free at the end of any given season , so long as he made the club aware of his intentions before June 1 of each year.


Speculation over whether the Blaugrana and Argentina captain could leave Camp Nou had been circulating once again after former Inter president Massimo Moratti claimed it was possible that the Nerazzurri could make a move for the 32-year-old.

Through his social media accounts, Messi himself recently denied that he would be leaving the Catalan side for pastures new, and sources close to the player have confirmed the forward's intention to remain with Barca until at least the summer of 2021.


It remains to be seen whether the six-time Ballon d'Or winner will continue in Catalunya beyond next summer, with a public falling out with the club's hierarchy casting doubt on Messi's long-term future at Camp Nou.


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