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LIONEL MESSI has sent shockwaves through the footballing world after threatening to "look for a solution" if Barcelona no longer felt the same affection for him.

Lionel Messi has endured a frustrating season with Barcelona [GETTY]

Messi used a Chinese social networking site to clarify his feelings after MARCA reported that he had been jeered by his own fans during Atletico Madrid's league winning 1-1 draw.
The four-time Ballon d'Or winner explained how he was "very happy to stay" with Barcelona, however revealed that a Nou Camp exit is a possibility.
Messi said: "I’ve always said I’m very happy to stay at my home.

Messi has netted 36 times for Barcelona this season, despite suffering injury [GETTY]

But if that isn’t the case I’ll look for a solution

Lionel Messi

"This year hasn’t gone as expected and it wasn’t one of my best, but I’m convinced that next year will be different.
"It's down to the people at Barcelona to decide what to do with my future, but my choice is to stay, as I still feel the same affection from them.
"But if that isn’t the case I’ll look for a solution."

Lionel Messi used his Chinese social network account to deliver a message to his fans [TENCENT WEIBO]

The Argentine had looked set to commit his future to the Catalan giants by signing a £16.3m-a-year deal.
However, Barcelona are stalling over the 26-year-old's new deal, and could encourage a host of sides including Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City to bid for the disgruntled Argentine.