Lionel Messi imposes a mammoth demand to renew terms with Barcelona
Sources from Italy claim that Lionel Messi might demand the signing of Lautaro Martinez as part of the contract renewal negotiations with Barcelona
With the resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu and the board, there is a slight chance that Lionel Messi might just renew his contract with Barcelona. The 33-year-old was close to signing for Manchester City this summer as he wanted out from the poor leadership and governance by Bartomeu and the board. Fortunately or unfortunately, the move was blocked as the club wanted the captain to be part of the new project under the coach, Ronald Koeman.
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Bartomeu’s resignation has come as a surprise to many as the 57-year-old businessman was quite confident that he will not need to resign despite the vote of no confidence being passed. Nonetheless, it was high time for a change of air at the club after the institute was taken to the cleaners under Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Sources claim that either Joan Laporta and Victor Font are the frontrunners to be named as president of the club next year. Both the potential candidates share the same goal as well which is to keep Lionel Messi at Camp Nou next season.
Reports state that Lionel Messi might demand the signing of Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan next summer if he is to renew terms with the Catalan side.
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Martinez has been a priority signing at the club for over two seasons, however, Ronald Koeman currently has his vision fixed on the signing of Memphis Depay. If Koeman agrees to let Depay go and opts for Martinez instead, then there is a possibility that Lionel Messi could renew terms.