Messi’s current contract expires at the end of the season and it is widely expected that the Argentinian will leave the club he has played for since 2004.
The 33-year-old nearly left Barca in the summer during the turbulence around former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, who eventually resigned in October.After a row over a €700million buyout clause in his contract, Messi ended up deciding to stay and honour the final year of his deal.
But with his contract winding down and Barcelona under financial pressure due to the coronavirus pandemic, it looks likely Messi will seek pastures new next year and Balague believes Chelsea’s deep pockets makes Stamford Bridge a potential destination. "Chelsea are definitely in the equation if Messi becomes.
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