Lionel Messi has said that his dedication to Barcelona will not change moving forward, despite his attempt to force an exit from the club this summer.
After looking to activate a clause that would allow him to opt out of his contract, Messi has now reversed course and committed his future to Barcelona.
The 33-year-old had admitted he felt frustrated after a season that saw Barcelona fail to win a single trophy, and finished with a humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final.
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Though Messi didn't deny trying to leave a club he joined 20 years ago, he insisted that his attitude and commitment to the cause wouldn't change now that he is staying put.