The La Liga giants are trying to tie down their all-time top goalscorer to a new deal.
But according to Mundo, the Argentinian could leave for FREE in 2020 – but only to join a non-elite club.
That means he could depart the Nou Camp in a similar fashion to Xavi and Andres Iniesta, who joined clubs in Qatar and Japan.
But the Barca board are trying to tie down the 31-year-old to a new long-term deal.
And they want him to commit his future to at least 2022.
Messi, who currently has a £616m release clause, has already indicated he wants to stay in Spain until he is no longer able to compete at the highest level.
But the “special release clause” is there to give him the option of one last major pay day.
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England legend David Beckham has already targeted a sensational swoop for Messi for his MLS franchise.
Golden Balls’ Miami-based team will begin playing in the States at the start of the 2020/21 season.
And reports emerged that he wants the South American to be his side’s talisman to instantly help make them one of the planet’s most marketable clubs.
As it stands, Messi could be tempted by that option as he will be 33 by the time his contract expires.
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