Is it the END for Lionel Messi at Barcelona? Club legend 'has changed his mind' about renewing contract and it is 'almost impossible' for him to stay - with sensational U-turn coming after he told club he 'wasn't happy with pay-cut or quality of the squad' Reports have sparked in Spain stating that Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona The Argentine was widely expected to be far down the line in signing a new deal Cash-strapped Barca were poised to retain the player after a sizeable pay-cut Sources in Spain now state Messi's renewed deal is 'almost impossible' By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline Published: 18:03 BST, 5 August 2021 | Updated: 18:09 BST, 5 August 2021 Viewcomments Lionel Messi is reportedly on the brink of walking away from terms of a fresh deal with Barcelona, despite being widely expected to remain with the Spanish club. Messi became a free agent this summer after his original deal with Barca expired, though was set to re-sign with the club following positive talks between all parties. Messi was in line for a fresh long-term deal, albeit on lower pay terms. Now, however, breaking reports in Spain claim that the deal is all but dead. Lionel Messi is reportedly on the brink of walking away from Barcelona after talks broke down According to Catalan radio outlet RAC1, Messi's situation at Barca has now become 'irreversible'. He is, it is reported, 'more out of Barca than ever' and 'does not like the current squad'. The 34-year-old is said to have communicated his opinions to the club on Wednesday upon his return to the city, following an off-season holiday with his wife and children. Barca had been banking on their talisman and club legend committing the remainder of his career to the Nou Camp, though have been hindered for week by their dire financial situation. More to follow Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility