Messi could leave Barcelona for free post Catalonia independence – report

Spanish newspaper says no-fee exit clause in Messi’s new contract may be invoked if La Liga boot out all Catalan clubs

Lionel Messi could leave FC Barcelona without a transfer fee if Catalonia secedes from Spain and the club does not compete in any of Europe’s top four leagues, Spanish newspaper El Mundo has reported, citing a clause in his new contract.

Barça’s all-time top scorer signed the contract in November, seven months before his old deal expired. It runs until June 2021 and contains a €700m ($843m) buy-out clause.

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