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Messi In Tears As He Confirms End Of 21-Year Barcelona Career
- Messi joined Barcelona in 2000 at the age of 13 and has gone on to score 683 times in 810 games for the club
Tears flowed from Lionel Messi’s eyes at his final press conference as a Barcelona player as he confirmed the end of his 21-year career at the Camp Nou.
“This is very difficult, I was not prepared for this. Last year I was convinced to leave, but this year we were, my family and I wanted to continue here, in our house,” the 34-year-old told reporters.
“Today I have to say goodbye, I arrived very young at 13 years old, and after 21 years I am leaving with my wife and three children.
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“I have no doubts after being away for several years, we will return because I promised my children.”
Messi joined Barcelona in 2000 at the age of 13 and has gone on to score 683 times in 810 games for the club.
The six-time Ballon d’or winner has also won 34 trophies with Barca, including 10 La Liga titles and four Champions League’s.
He has since been linked with Ligue 1 side, PSG with a close associate of the club’s owner tweeting about concluding negotiations with him as of Friday.
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