Lionel Messi will not be present for the Barcelona squad's coronavirus testing on Sunday or the start of pre-season training on Monday as the six-time Ballon d'Or winner looks to force through a move away from the club.
The Catalan giants were left stunned earlier in the week when Messi sent a burofax stating his intentions to leave the club immediately.
He believes there is a clause in his contract which allows him to depart for free, although Barcelona claim it expired in June.
Tensions between both parties appear to be running high, and a number of sources have now claimed Messi told the club on Saturday that he would not attend any testing or training sessions due to the fact it could have a legal impact on his claim that he has
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