The Argentina superstar's future is still very uncertain after Barcelona announced that he would leave the club – so where will he go next?
Lionel Messi is leaving Barcelona after a combination of the club's financial difficulties and La Liga's financial fair play rules meant a contract could not be finalised.
It was understood that Messi would be renewing his contract at Camp Nou despite revealing in an exclusive interview with Goal last year of his intentions to leave.
Despite both Barcelona and Messi hoping to reach an agreement, the deal is now seemingly off the table – and Messi is now set to leave.