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Spanish newspapers have urged for 'calm' after Lionel Messi became a free agent overnight upon the expiration of his contract at Barcelona.
The Argentine superstar, 34, attempted to leave the Nou Camp last summer in extraordinary circumstances but opted to commit to the club in a bid to avoid a complex legal battle over the eligibility of an exit clause in his contract.
With a year remaining on his deal, the Catalonians have worked hard to get Messi on side over the past 12 months and negotiations over a new deal have been under way for some time.
Spanish newspapers have stressed 'calm' among fans after Lionel Messi became a free agent
The 34-year-old's contract expired last night and the Argentine is now officially a free agent
However, club chiefs are yet to reach an agreement with Messi over extended terms and as a result, he is now a free agent after his contract expired at midnight on July 1.
And Spain's typically brutal media have taken a relaxed stance over the latest development in the Messi saga, urging Barcelona's naturally
