Lionel Messi is now out of contract and officially now a free agent twelve months after his aborted attempt to leave Barcelona, the BBC reports.
The 34-year-old’s deal expired at midnight and despite months of rumour and conjecture, he has failed to commit to an extension.
Talks over a new contract are believed to be ongoing, meaning Messi may well decide to stay at the Nou Camp.
But, for now, the Argentine superstar is available for absolutely nothing.
Messi has been linked with moves to Paris St-Germain and Manchester City, where he would be reunited with his former boss at Barcelona Pep Guardiola, as well as America’s Major League Soccer.
Will Messi finally ditch his childhood club this summer?
SEE ALSO | Paul Onuachu Biography, Networth, Salary, Wife, Age
He is currently in Brazil playing for Argentina at the Copa America and became their most-capped player when he made his 148th international appearance against Bolivia on Tuesday, scoring twice and setting up another in a 4-1 win.
This article was most recently revised and updated 3 years ago
