LIONEL MESSI’S final WhatsApp message to his former Barcelona team-mates have been revealed prior to his move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The 34-year-old has ended his 21-year stay in Catalonia after joining the Ligue 1 outfit on a free transfer.
Messi has agreed a contract at Parc des Princes until 2023, with the club having the option to keep him in France for a further year.
And while the Argentine legend has expressed his excitement at linking up with Les Parisiens, Messi had been keen to remain at the Nou Camp.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s Barca exit was confirmed last week, with the player reduced to tears in his leaving press conference where he declared he wanted to stay.
He even agreed to halve his wages at Barca, but a salary cap ensured the cash-strapped LaLiga club couldn’t offer him a new deal.
And his heartbreak at leaving the Blaugrana has now been revealed with Argentine journalist Veronica Brunati tweeting what Messi told his team-mates.
She claims Messi said: “I don’t want to go. There is nothing left to do, there is no money.
“The club is doing very badly, they cannot extend with me.”
Messi – one of five summer signings brought in by PSG – is now looking forward to a new chapter in his career.
PRICE BOOST – GET CHELSEA AT 8/1 OR VILLARREAL AT 33/1
FREE BETS BONUS: GET £180 IN FREE BETS FOR CHELSEA vs VILLARREAL
DREAM TEAM 2021/22
PLAY DREAM TEAM FOR THE 2021/22 SEASON
- £100,000 prize pot up for grabs
- £50million budget to build your best XI
- Play in Mini Leagues against your mates, colleagues, etc
- Click here to play for FREE
- Dream Team app available through Apple Store and Google Play Store
Asked about playing alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, he remarked: “It’s crazy. I am very happy sharing day to day life with them and all the squad.
“Really there are some amazing transfers – the team is incredible.
“I want to train and compete now because I’m going to be playing with the best players in the world and that’s always good.
“It’s very nice, it’s an incredible experience to be able to enjoy this.”
DREAM TEAM IS BACK! SIGN UP NOW FOR THE 21/22 SEASON WITH £100,000 PRIZE POT UP FOR GRABS
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
