Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has insisted that Lionel Messi will not be leaving the club any time soon despite recent rumours that he could move on at the end of next season.
Reports from Spain have suggested the 33-year-old has grown disillusioned with life at the Nou Camp and could take advantage of a clause in his contract to depart next year.
Messi created two assists in his side's 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday, and speaking after the game to Movistar+ Bartomeu dismissed the stories about the Argentinean star. "I'm not going to give details of the negotiations, but he has said many times that he wants to finish his career at Barcelona," Bartomeu said. "Right now, we are focused on the competition and there are negotiations
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