The current world footballer of the year and Argentine captain, Lionel Messi has been reportedly ‘banned’ from Barcelona training ground.
According to reports, Messi could not join his teammate in the pre-season training due to his pending contract.
The six-time Ballon D’or winner is currently a free agent as the club’s financial troubles delay the completion of its contract extension with the club. Barcelona earlier stated that the Argentine has agreed to a new five-year deal and a 50 per cent pay cut.
Messi previous contract expired on June 30 and became a free agent on July 1st but the possibility of him signing for another team is unlikely.
The Catalan has less than two weeks to resolve the 34-year-old’s future at the club.