Transfer Update: Messi to give press conference at Camp Nou on Sunday!

Without a doubt, Barcelona shocked the world on Thursday evening when they announced that Lionel Messi was leaving the club he joined as a pimply-faced teenager.

A contract had been agreed between the two parties, but La Liga’s financial regulations meant that the club couldn’t sign off on the deal while still abiding by the rules.

However, it’s Messi’s turn to have his say on recent events. The Argentine has not appeared on social media at any point since Barcelona announced his definitive exit and he will have the opportunity to talk about everything regarding his situation and future.

More so, the set-up will be similar to what president Joan Laporta gave this Thursday, as he will give his version of events before answering questions posed to him by the press.

Messi has wanted to observe a period of silence to, theoretically, be able to express how he feels and where his head is at in both a public and personal manner.

Meanwhile, PSG, who bought Neymar from Barcelona for a world-record 222 million euros ($264 million) in 2017, appear favourites to sign Messi according to reports in France.

Broadcaster RMC Sport reported that Messi has informed PSG of his desire to join the club and that discussions were ongoing over a two-year deal with the option of a third season.