Chelsea watch as 'angry' Messi explores Barcelona exit strategy

Lionel Messi is rethinking plans of playing out his career with Barcelona.

Radio Cope says the Argentine superstar is now giving serious thought to an exit strategy from the Nou Camp.

It's suggested Messi's current deal, which runs to 2018, could be his last as a Barca player.

The midfielder's tax fraud case has left him and his family shell-shocked and angry over the lack of support shown by Barca during the hearing.

Barca's attempts to mend bridges with their social media campaign over the weekend also left Messi cold, it is claimed.

Jorge Messi, Leo's father, is said to have recently met with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich on his super yacht, fueling talk of a stunning move to London.