JOURNALIST Italian origin Fabrizio Romano says Lionel Messi will soon officially extend his two-year contract at Barcelona. The plan is today, Thursday (24/6/2021), Lionel Messi will meet with his father who is also his agent, Jorge Messi.
This meeting is to discuss the special clause in the new contract The flea -nickname Lionel Messi- with Barcelona. Now the question is, isn’t Lionel Messi in Brazil to defend the Argentine national team in the 2021 Copa America?
Lionel Messi was allowed to go home and miss the Bolivia vs Argentina match on the fourth matchday of Group A of the 2021 Copa America on Friday, June 25, 2021 in the morning WIB. Allegedly, this decision was taken by the Argentine coach, Lionel Scaloni, so that Lionel Messi could immediately complete his contract with Barcelona.
“Leo Messi wants to stay at Barcelona. Messi will extend his contract at Barcelona until June 2023,” wrote Fabrizio Romano on his Instagram account, @FabrizioRomano.
“There are still some clauses that need to be fixed in the contract structure, before the announcement of the agreement. Messi’s father and brother are expected to be with Leo on his birthday in Argentina. There are still details to be worked out,” continued Romano.
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The news above is a happy thing for Barcelona fans. Because, Lionel Messi is a living legend of Barcelona who holds a number of records.
The flea currently recorded as a footballer with the most number of trophies with Barcelona, which is 34 titles. The footballer who is celebrating his 34th birthday this year is also listed as the player with the most goals with Barcelona.
In 778 games in all competitions, Lionel Messi has scored 672 goals for Barcelona. The number is practically sharpened, considering that Lionel Messi stays at Barcelona.
It is believed, one of the reasons Lionel Messi survives because of the ambitious project launched by Barcelona president, Joan Laporta. The project has been seen with Barcelona’s success in bringing in two top players, Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay.
Even according to US reports, Joan Laporta prepared another sensational thing. The thing in question is to bring in Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus in the 2021 summer transfer market.
