The President of FC Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu, addressed speculation about the future of Lionel Messi, insisting that the Argentine superstar will stay at the club for the rest of his career. The rumor gained momentum earlier this week when the ‘Cadena SER’ claimed that Messi was ready to leave Barcelona at the end of his contract in the summer of 2021, having refused to activate an option to extend his lease with his training club.
Presidential elections, originally scheduled for next year, can now be brought forward in the hope that it calms Lionel Messi and prevents one of the greatest players in the history of football from leaving the club where he spent his entire career. This prospect was quickly rejected by Bartomeu himself, who remains confident that the 33-year-old will sign a new contract and end his playing career in Barcelona.
“I will not give details but Messi has said repeatedly that he would end his football life in Barcelona, he said after FC Barcelona’s victory over Villarreal. We focus on competition and competition, there are negotiations with many players. Lionel Messi wants to continue and wants to end his career here. He has many years left and we will appreciate him even longer. “
Lionel Messi has once again shown his influence in the game of Barça with two assists in the 4-1 victory Sunday in Villarreal. The Argentine now has 19 assists in La Liga this season, the most prolific of his career to date. Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann, Ansu Fati and an own goal from Pau Torres allowed Quique Setien’s team to win, and to reduce Real Madrid’s lead to four points.
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