Lionel Messi was arranged to extend his stay in Barcelona by signing a five-year contract, with an Argentine talisman set to take wage pieces, La Vanguardia newspaper and ESPN reported on Wednesday.
Messi, the top scorer of the barca and appearance makers, technically ended the 21-year association with the club last month and is currently a free agent after the previous contract expires.
Since Joan Laporta takes over as President Barca, the club has tried to reduce their wage bills to make Messi and remain in La Liga’s financial control rules.
La Liga Chief Javier Tebas said last week that Barcelona, who had a total debt of more than 1 billion euros ($ 1.18 billion), would not be demonstrated.
Messi’s last contract, signed in 2017, is the most profitable in world sports according to January report in the El Mundo newspaper.
The club has tried to rebuild a squad with Junior Firpo, Jean-Clair Todibo and Carles Alena for sale to make a way for the free signing of Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia and Eric Garcia.
Messi, 34, won his first major international title with Argentina during the weekend when they beat Brazilian rivals in the Copa America final.
Messi was chosen as the tournament’s best player with Neymar after finishing the top scorer with the tournament with four goals as he also occupied five assist charts with five.
Lionel Messi to sign a five-year contract with Barcelona: Report
