Wow!! That definitely is a shocking news but kind of expected given the dynamics at Camp Nou over the past year or so.
It’s just a weird inkling that I mentioned my concern not too long ago.
I am sure it must be a heart-wrenching decision for Messi to even be at this point. For 17 long years Messi and Barca have been synonymous. Hope the management figure out a way to hold on to Messi and Barca fans get to see more of Messi at the club! 
