Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has claimed that Lionel Messi is in negotiations over a new contract. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner could leave Barcelona at the end of next season under the terms of his current contract.
And there have been suggestions he is unhappy with the club’s leadership. Messi has shown no sign of slowing down at the age of 33 with 27 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions so far this campaign, having also provided his team-mates with 25 assists.
But Barcelona have been more erratic than they would like in the league and are a point behind leaders Real Madrid, who have a game in hand on top of the final two rounds of matches.
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