Messi seeks meeting with Barcelona board as he wants to leave Camp Nou on good terms

The Argentine superstar has handed in a transfer request, however Goal understands he is aiming to patch things up with those in charge

Lionel Messi remains determined to leave Barcelona , however the Argentine player wants to meet with the board and leave the club on good terms, Goal understands.

On Tuesday,Messi told the club he wants to leave after nearly 20 years at Camp Nou, having come through their La Masia academy and emerged as one of the world's best players.

The situation between Messi and the club has deteriorated massively in recent months, with the player angry over the decisions made under president Josep Maria Bartomeu, such as the sale of Neymar and their refusal to buy him back, and the sacking of manager Ernesto Valverde earlier this season.