Updated On: 01 July, 2021 11:06 AM IST | Barcelona | ANI
Messi had expressed his desire to leave the club at the end of the 2019-20 season. However, after a lot of deliberations, Barcelona was able to keep the Argentine striker for one more season.

Lionel Messi. Pic/AFP
Argentine striker Lionel Messi has finally become a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expired on June 30.
Barcelona was hopeful of renewing Messi`s contract before the June 30 deadline, however, it has not been yet and as a result, the 34-year-old is now officially a free agent, reported Goal.com.