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The transfer request tabled by Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi has been uncovered.
TMW has re-published a copy of the fax sent to Barca and president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Messi, via his lawyers, informed Barca through the fax that he wished to terminate his contract and leave – with immediate effect.
There are claims Messi could yet break his contract courtesy of an exit clause. Barca have insisted it was only available for July.
But Messi’s legal team are now arguing the deadline must be extended due to the season also running into August.
The letter, addressed to Bartomeu and Barca’s board of directors, loosely translates:
“By means of this letter, I, Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, request that the employment benefit contract that I currently occupy in your distinguished club be terminated, based on clause number 24 that allows me to have this power.
“I appreciate all the opportunities for personal growth and professional preparation that were offered to me during the time I worked.
“Learnings that allowed me to consolidate my technical and human profile, but for personal reasons this [blank] difficult decision was made by me, which I hope will be made in the best way by the management of this club. Sincerely”.