The striker of the Catalan “Barcelona” Lionel Messi will soon dot the i's about his future.

The player intends to hold a press conference at which he will announce that he is leaving Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwrites Sky Sports.

WHAT IS HAPPENING BETWEEN MESSI AND BARCELONA It is noted that he had another conversation with the new coach of the club, Ronald Koeman, to whom he confirmed his desire to leave.

Messi does not intend to blackmail the leadership, he wants to leave in any case: will President Josep Bartomeu remain or not.

Bartomeu himself is ready to leave his post in order to keep the player. Sport. es writes that he asked Messi to publicly express his dissatisfaction with the president of the club and declare his readiness to stay in the event of Bartomeu's resignation.

WHERE MESSI CAN GO According to media reports, the main contender for Leo is Manchester City, where he wants to go because of Pep Guardiola and the opportunity to fight for trophies, which he does not see in the Barcelona project.

City is preparing an offer of 100 million euros and three players - Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Eric Garcia.

HOW MUCH BARCELONA WANTS FOR MESSI “Barcelona” is ready to release its captain, but the condition is to pay the compensation amount prescribed in the contract - 700 million euros. Neither City nor PSG, which allegedly is also considering the option with Messi, can not pay that kind of money; primarily because of financial fair play. Both clubs are closely monitored by UEFA.

Barcelona haven't won any trophies in the 2019/20 season. Catalans lost the championship to Real Madrid, and in the Champions League suffered a shameful defeat to Bayern (2: 8).

Messi has played for Barcelona throughout his career. His current contract is valid until the summer of 2021..

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