Lionel Messi let the cat out of the bag about leaving Barcelona this week, but the club officials claimed it was no shocker as they saw it coming since July.
According to the club chiefs, Lionel Messi had intended to leave Barcelona since July,
It is understood that the 33-year-old’s demands were not met when negotiating a contract extension.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are in firm contention to sign up the six-time Ballon d’Or winner this summer.
The club captain made his intentions official with a burofax message that shocked the football football.
And Barca chiefs have revealed that they knew their star player would leave the Camp Nou after he told them informally about his desires.
According to Spanish news media outlet Marca, Messi and his agents their made up their minds on his future and told the board that his contract would not be renewed
Messi’s agents are adamant that the lengthy extension to the season should be accounted for in his contract which Barca claim his release clause is pegged at £624m.
Manchester City coach, Guardiola has kept his relationship with Messi intact and was spotted in the city of Catalonia with reports claiming he was in town to finalize deal with the Argentine superstar.