MX23RW : Monday, December 16 01:03:07| >> :120:6260:6260:

Lionel Messi officially becomes a free agent as Barcelona deal ends

Lionel Messi officially becomes a free agent as Barca deal ends
© Reuters
Argentine attacker Lionel Messi is currently a free agent, having not yet agreed a new contract with Barcelona.

Lionel Messi's contract with Barcelona has officially ended, meaning that the Argentine is currently a free agent.

The 34-year-old is believed to be on the verge of signing a new deal at Camp Nou, with significant progress being made over the last week when it comes to discussions between the two parties.

There were suggestions that the Catalan giants would announce the fresh contract at the end of June, but as it stands, there has not been any communication from either party.

As a result, Messi is now a free agent, and the attacker is currently away with Argentina at the Copa America.

According to Goal, the South American is 'calm' about his future and is fully focused on helping his country at this summer's competition.

Messi, who attempted to leave Barcelona last summer amid interest from Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, scored 38 goals and registered 14 assists in 47 appearances for Ronald Koeman's side last season.

ID:453534:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect2212:
Written by
Matt Law

Lionel Messi future - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Ronald Koeman

Click here for more stories about Manchester City

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto pictured on May 2, 2021
Read Next:
Barcelona 'keen to sell Sergi Roberto to Manchester City'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Bournemouth157352320324
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!