How can Barcelona convince Lionel Messi to stay?
Lionel Messi might be leaving at the end of the season and that thought is making the fans and the club extremely anxious. While the player himself says that he is undecided, there is a very good chance of him leaving. Messi is a born winner and he wants to fight for trophies, Barcelona currently cannot manage that, and year after year of European disappointments has driven the man to this point.
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Ronald Koeman understands how important the player is to the club and it is evident by the games that they play without him. The new president’s goal should be to convince the captain to stay on at the Nou Camp, because if they lose him for free, it will be the greatest loss in the club’s history.
With former President Joan Laporta and candidate Victor Font currently leading the presidential race, fans will be delighted to hear that both the candidates are looking to convince the Argentine.
Meanwhile, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami, and many more are keen on attracting the soon to be free agent. Mauricio Pochettino’s PSG and Pep Guardiola’s Man City are currently planning to woo the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Regardless of what happens with the presidential elections on the 24th of January, Messi has stated despite being free to start negotiating his exit, he will be completely focused on the task at hand with Barca. The captain will only start thinking of his future in May, right after the current season ends.
While Messi may take his time, Barca should start planning, hence here are some ways by which the club can convince him to extend his contract,