Messi-Barcelona, ​​Leo in La Liga: “The 700 million clause does not exist”

Lionel messi he finally spoke and did so in no uncertain terms: “The 700 million clause is not valid.” It is the tough response to the Spanish League through a statement sent on Friday afternoon to President Javier Tebas and signed by Leo’s father, Jorge. And, if the clause is not valid, it means that – contrary to what has emerged in the last 24 hours – Messi always wants to leave Barça, and he wants to do it for free. The war, in short, is getting tougher. Now we will see the replica of La Liga and Barcelona.

The press release reads: «D. Jorge Horacio Messi, on behalf of the professional soccer player Lionel Andrés Messi, in response to the Informative Note published on August 30, 2020 by, in relation to the player’s contractual situation, must declare that:
1st. We do not know which contract they have analyzed and what are the bases on which they conclude that it would have a “termination clause” applicable in the event that the player decides to request the unilateral termination of the same, with effect from the termination of the season. football 2019/20. .
2nd. This is due to an obvious error. So, as literally stated in clause 8.2.3.6. of the contract signed between the club and the player, “This compensation will not apply when the resolution of the contract by unilateral decision of the player comes into effect from the end of the 2019-20 football season.” It is clear that the compensation of 700 million euros, provided for in the previous clause 8.2.3.5, does not apply.».