Messi to Newell's Old Boys? Argentina president requests Barcelona star to mark return

Argentina president Alberto Fernandez has reached out to Barcelona star Lionel Messi asking him to return to country and reunite with boyhood club Newell's Old Boys. Argentine's future has been all over news with pundits constantly guessing his next move after Messi handed in a shock transfer request to Barcelona earlier this month.

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Messi transfer saga: Argentina president comes to fore

Ever since Messi transfer saga came to light, re has been a lot of commotion related to "Messi release clause" with LaLiga recently making it clear that Lionel Messi can only leave Barcelona if his €700m release clause is paid. Despite this anuncement, Messi continues to be linked with a lot of clubs, including a reunion with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Most recently  fans of Newell's Old Boys took to streets to urge Argentine wizard to mark a return and represent club he once represented as a junior. 

Following public parade, Argentinian president expressed his desire to have Messi back in country and hoped of a reunion sooner or later. Argentina president sent a mess directed to Messi through Canal 5 ticias, where he was heard saying: "Give us pleasure of ending your career with Newell's Old Boys, your club. You are in our hearts and we have never seen you play in our country." 

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La Liga's statement a body-blow for Messi transfer request

Messi tified Barcelona his desire to leave club for or endeavours but LaLiga issued a statement this week dashing Lionel Messi's hopes of leaving Barcelona on a free transfer. league's official statement said that release clause must be paid by any suitors in case y want to secure his signature. 

Though Messi's release clause allows him to leave for free at end of each season it is understood that deadline to exercise clause has passed. However, Messi's lawyers believe that club should hour clause due to season being extended. club, however, has found support in LaLiga, strengning ir stance. legal community has also echoed thought that Messi's claim is a rar weak one in this case.

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(Im Credits: AP)