The Argentine star invoked a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave without a transfer fee before the end of his contract. The club is expected to argue his decision is not valid
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona walks on during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on August 14, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal
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