Lionel Messi will hold a press conference at Camp Nou in what will be his final appearance for Barcelona, with his sights set on a move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
The Blaugrana veteran was close to signing a new contract with the Catalan giants, but due to LaLiga's tight standards and Barcelona's financial difficulties, the club was unable to register him.
The news conference is expected to answer queries about his future plans and explain why he left Barcelona so abruptly this summer.
What can attendees expect from the Press Conference?
Lionel Messi was anticipated to sign a five-year contract with Barcelona a year after submitting a transfer request, but those hopes were dashed when the club was unable to register the now-free agent due to "financial difficulties."
While both the club and the player wished to continue their adventure together, president Joan Laporta stated that “negotiations are over” and that Messi's illustrious career with Barcelona was coming to an end.
Messi will deliver an emotional public message to Barcelona fans from the Nou Camp this morning to express his feelings about the club's dramatic end to his extraordinary 21-year tenure.
Following the news that he would be leaving the club on Thursday, sources said he was "hurt and in a state of shock," and that he was "unsure" about the move to PSG, who is managed by Mauricio Pochettino.
Since his contract expired in July, Messi has been a free agent. He had agreed to a new five-year contract with lower wages, but the club was unable to keep him due to La Liga's "financial and structural hurdles."
Barcelona president Joan Laporta claimed that keeping Messi would have put the club's future in jeopardy for the next 50 years.
The Argentina captain has had a trophy-laden two decades with the Catalan giants, winning 10 La Liga crowns, four Champions Leagues, and seven Copa del Reys, as well as a record six times winning the Ballon d'Or.
A look back at Messi's final season at Barcelona
Following the departure of Luis Suarez last summer, Lionel Messi threatened to leave Barcelona, implying a lack of faith in the Josep Maria Bartomeu-led board. Messi sent a burofax requesting a transfer, but ultimately decided to stay for a season and honour his contract to avoid a legal squabble with the club he adored.
Messi was satisfied with Laporta's vision and ambition for the team, and the 34-year-old was getting closer to staying at Barcelona.
Messi eventually agreed to a 50% wage cut in order to stay at Barcelona, which is in the midst of a financial crisis.
Laporta offered Messi a five-year contract, which he signed, but LaLiga regulations thwarted his aspirations.
Barcelona is unable to register Messi due to financial constraints, and was forced to cut a significant portion of their wage expenditure, which they failed to accomplish.
Despite both parties' wishes, the extension fell through, and Barcelona confirmed that Messi's contract would not be renewed.
What is Lionel Messi's next step?
Argentine legend on the verge of joining PSG
The 34-year-old has been linked with a move to Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he is anticipated to sign a lucrative two-year contract with an option for a third year.
Former Barcelona teammate and close friend Neymar could join him in the move, while Argentine teammates Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria will also provide excellent company.
According to rumours, Messi is expected to sign a contract worth €40 million (£34 million) per year after taxes, making him the club's biggest earner, surpassing Neymar.
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