Thursday, March 23, 2023
Soccernet.ng
  • Home
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • App
  • Videos
  • Lifestyle
  • Betting
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
  • Home
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • App
  • Videos
  • Lifestyle
  • Betting
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
No Result
View All Result

Messi could be a free agent this year despite new Barca deal

SoccerNet Editor by SoccerNet Editor
5 years ago
in News
0

Despite having extended his contract with Barcelona for another five years, Lionel Messi could yet become a free agent this year…if Catalonia finally get their independence, according to reports in Spain.

The people of Catalonia – where Barcelona is based – have been calling for independence for their region from Spain, and it saw the area plunged into chaos last year, when an unauthorised referendum sparked anarchy in streets.

Votes overwhelmingly elected to declare Catalonia independent — a result which has not been recognised by the Spanish government.

But should the people get their way, it could mean Barcelona are removed from La Liga in order to compete in what would become a national Catalan league.

And El Mundo have revealed there is a special clause in Messi’s contract which would see him become a free agent if they are not competing in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

There have been rumours that Barcelona would be admitted to the Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1 or the Bundesliga should they be barred from playing in La Liga.

And, in that case, potential suitors would still need to meet his buy-out clause of £623million.

Tags: Lionel MessiNews

SoccerNet Editor

SoccerNet Editor

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

The mask? Super Eagles’ Osimhen dispels myth, reveals main source of energy

From setbacks to success: Victor Osimhen shares inspiring journey to becoming Serie A’s MVP

AFCONQ Nigeria vs. Guinea-Bissau: Who should lead the Super Eagles attack?

Fulham in pole position to sign Super Eagles star

Could Victor Boniface be the ideal replacement for the most valuable Nigerian star in history?

Soccernet.ng

Copyright © 2022 Soccernet Media Limited.

Navigate Site

  • About us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy policy
  • Contact us
  • App

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • App
  • Videos
  • Lifestyle
  • Betting

Copyright © 2022 Soccernet Media Limited.