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Lionel Messi: Barcelona chief says Argentine captain can leave whenever he decides

Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 9:18 AM by Khadijah Thabit

- Lionel Messi has been told when he can leave Barcelona after contract clause revelation

- The Argentine's long-term future has come under the spotlight amid clause in his current contract

- Barcelona's vice-president Jordi Cardoner says Messi can leave "when he sees fit"

Lionel Messi, Barcelona captain, can leave Nou Camp whenever he decides claims club’s vice-president Jordi Cardoner moment after admitting there’s a special clause in his contract.

According to Mirror citing Marca, Cardoner noted it is only Messi that can tell the time is right, even as talks surrounding his future has become a major issue of discuss among football fans.

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Already, reports suggest the superstar has a clause in his current contract, thus allowing him to walk out of the club for free at the end of this campaign.

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Cardoner also reacted to the latest approach from David Beckham’s new Inter Miami MLS franchise.

"He can enter and leave the club when he sees fit," Cardoner said.

"We are calm and there is a lot of positivity, especially in the dressing room.

"Leo will do what he thinks is fit, but Leo's contract is very special because he is who he is.

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"It's a concession made to him and other players who deserve it.

"I'd love for him to stay for as long as he wants to play for our team."

Legit.ng reported earlier Lionel Messi is reportedly ‘considering sensational MLS transfer’ after quitting Barcelona.

Already, the 32-year-old Messi’s life after Barca career has been a major topic of discussion among club chiefs, fans and the media since last week.