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Tearful Lionel Messi says goodbye to Barcelona, denies PSG move done

A tearful Lionel Messi has refused to confirm his next move is agreed but admits he is talking about a lot of things, amid speculation he is set to join Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona.

Barca announced on Thursday that Messi, a free agent since his contract expired in June, will not rejoin the club because of financial problems.

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Messi, 34, had reached an agreement to sign a new five-year contract at Camp Nou, extending his 21-year link with Barca, but sources told ESPN on Sunday that everything is agreed with PSG and he will be presented at the Eiffel Tower in the coming days.