Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu was asked about the contract negotiations with Lionel Messi when reflecting on Barca’s 2016 calendar year.
Another reflection about the ongoing Lionel Messi contract situation has come out and it has come from someone important to the club. Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu has spoken about the situation. The President made his statements in his end-of-the-year press conference. It has been reported that the Argentine’s contract is said to be in the works. The extension is reportedly a deal through the year 2021. However, nothing will be signed until after Christmas as Messi has gone back to Argentina for the holidays. Here is what the President said to the media.
“We want Leo Messi to finish his career at FC Barcelona,” Bartomeu said. “Messi is the best player in the history of football so we want him to finish with us. We will make the effort. We will try to convince him that he is at the best club, he knows this is his home. When I speak if effort it’s sitting at a table and talking.”
“He loves being in Barcelona, like everyone who is here. Messi has it very clearly. There ill be a negotiation, but I don’t want to talk of numbers. But if he is the best in the world then it’s logical that goes across in all aspects, including economically. It’s the will of the club, all Barcelona fans and everyone in football that Messi continues at FC Barcelona.”
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Overall, it feels like Messi loves his club, but wants to be away from the scene for the holiday season. It’s almost certain that Barca’s number 10 will stay with the club that he grew up playing for. For the amazing Lionel, this contract is very important for him and for Barcelona’s future. It could be the last contract Messi signs depending on how his health is over the coming years. Of course, Barca fans appreciate his contributions. However, they would love if their best player finished his unbelievable career with the team that got him started.
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