The Catalan newspaper Sport first came up with the story about Leo Messi’s new contract and in the meantime various sources have also confirmed it to ESPN. It may be a few days before an official announcement.
According to media reports, it concerns a contract extension of no less than five years. So it seems very likely that the striker will end his career with Barcelona.
Important detail, Lionel Messi would see his salary halved. That was necessary because wage costs grew over Barcelona’s head and the club ran into problems with the Financial Fair Play in Spain.
Messi himself is currently enjoying a holiday with his family. The season in Spain starts in mid-August.
