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.