Barcelona star Messi posts emotional message on Instagram ahead of Neymar's move to PSG

Sport360 staff 17:56 02/08/2017
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  • Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has bid farewell to teammate Neymar after posting a heartfelt message on his Instagram account.

    French giants Paris Saint-Germain are ready to pay the €222 million buyout clause to prise him away from Camp Nou.

    Messi posted a message on his Instagram, which said: “It was an enormous pleasure to have shared all these years with you my friend. I wish you the best of luck in this new stage of your life. See you soon. Lots of love.”

    The Brazil forward made a brief visit to Barca’s training ground on Wednesday to inform them of his wish to leave the club, departing before their training session began.

    A club statement read: “Neymar Jr, accompanied by his father and agent, has informed FC Barcelona this morning of his decision to leave the club in a meeting held at the club’s offices.

    “Faced with this position, the club has informed them they refer to the buy-out clause of his existing contract which as of 1 July totals 222million euros, which will have to be deposited in its entirety.

    “Furthermore, in reply to the claim for the contract extension bonus, the club has once again made it clear that the amount remains deposited with a notary until the case is resolved.

    “The player remains under contract at FC Barcelona but with temporary permission to not take part in training sessions.”

    The former Santos player has a contract with Barca until 2021 but PSG appear prepared to activate his release clause.

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