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Messi Buyout
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Lionel Messi's dad denies La Liga claim of €700m release clause still valid
Written by Babajide Orevba
Updated 2 hours ago
- The Catalans have stated that a €700million buyout clause exists in his contract
- La Liga has announced that the clause exists and Messi’s transfer would not be processed without the money
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Lionel Messi’s transfer saga in Spain has gone haywire as the La Liga announce that the €700million buyout clause in the player’s contract is still valid.
The Barcelona star who has one year left in his existing contract handed-in his transfer request hoping to activate a clause which allows him to leave the Catalans at the end of any season, for free.
But the club stated that the clause had expired on June 10 and that the €700million release clause is in place.
Former Real Madrid star reveals how Mourinho almost 'killed' Ronaldo despite scoring a hat-trickMessi’s dad Jorge who is also the player’s agent has been in Barcelona to meet with the club chiefs in a bid to find an amicable solution to the player’s transfer request.
The father, in a letter to La Liga president Javier Tebas insisted that his son no longer has any release clause in his contract.
Lionel Messi having more problems with Barcelona. Photo Credit: Getty Images
They are also arguing that the June 10 date, nominally the end of the season, is now irrelevant after the coronavirus delays which led to the season’s extension and the team playing deep into August.
He quoted a clause in the contract: “This compensation will not apply when the resolution of the contract, by the unilateral decision of the player, takes effect from the end of the 2019-20 sporting season."
And added: "It's obvious that the compensation of €700m... does not apply at all."
However, the La Liga has reiterated its earlier stand that the clause is still active and that Messi’s transfer would not be processed if that amount is not paid.
Jose Mourinho makes stunning statement about Lampard after win against WolvesMeanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Barcelona have stated that should the Argentine go ahead to seal a stunning transfer deal with Manchester City, both parties would be dragged to court.
The situation in Spain has escalated as the Catalan club vows to begin legal proceedings with any club that signs the Argentine amid row over exit clause.
UK outlet Daily Record reported that the Argentine captain has agreed to move to the Etihad Stadium in a deal worth €700 million (£629 million) with the City Football Group - the same amount as his release clause.
Messi was said to have agreed to the financial terms over the course of five years that will see him under employ of the City Football Group.
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Odion Ighalo Set To Complete Transfer To Al-Shabab Of Saudi Arabia
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Transfer: Ighalo set to complete Saudi move
Ighalo is expected to sign a two-and-half-year deal if he passes his medicals.
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of his scheduled signing for Al-Shabab, one of the top clubs in the Middle East.
Multiple reports indicate Al-Shabab agreed to sign the former Manchester United loanee from Shanghai Shenhua; adding that the 31-year-old should be unveiled on or before Thursday once he passes his mandatory medicals.
The Nigerian star is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal if he passes his medicals. Though the European window closed by 11 p.m. on Monday, February 1, the transfer window in Saudi Arabia runs until February 7. Ighalo was said to be earning about $250,000 per week at Manchester United and reports claim he will earn much more in the move to Al-Shabab.
Before settling for Al-Shabab, Ighalo had been linked with potential moves to Dubai, the English Premier League and the MLS but a switch to the Middle East appears to be the most lucrative for the 31-year-old.
Interestingly, one of Nigeria’s greatest ever strikers, the late Rashidi Yekini also played for Al-Shabab in 1999. It is not surprising fans of the club are upbeat and counting down to welcoming another trusted goal poacher from the most populous black country in the world.
This was the last Nigerian player in alshbab in the 90’s “ Rashidi Yekini “ .. we trust that you will be better than him and we are waiting for you “ LEGEND IGHALO “ ������ pic.twitter.com/DrPWKJw6fX
— ïºïº‘ﻮﻓﻴﺼﻞ (@abofaisall15) January 31, 2021
Ighalo’s impending move to Saudi Arabia comes just days after his loan spell at Old Trafford came to an end, where he penned a heartfelt farewell to the fans.
The boyhood United fan said in a tweet: “It’s so hard to see this dream come to an end.
“But I give God the glory for helping me fulfil this lifelong dream of putting on a Manchester United shirt as a player and represent this great club, it was indeed an honour I will forever cherish and be grateful for.
“To the manager, I say thank you for trusting and believing in me when many did not. To my amazing team-mate, I will miss you guys, it was always fun… and I pray we win the league and FA Cup this year.
“To the best fans in the world (the Manchester United fans) we have missed you, but we hear your voices cheering us on from afar, we can’t wait to have you all back in the stands. ‘I’m still and will remain a Manchester United fan forever. Once a Red, always a Red. Thank you Manchester United and God bless.â€
Ighalo scored five goals across 23 appearances in all competitions for United during his stint with the Red Devils.
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