Josep Maria Bartomeu, president of the La Liga giants, remains confident that a six-time Ballon d’Or winner will see out his career in Catalunya
Lionel Messi will have the option to commit to a “lifetime contract” at Barcelona, says club president Josep Maria Bartomeu, with supporters in Italy and England told they will only get to see the Argentine “up close” when the Liga giants pay a visit.
Speculation regarding the future of a six-time Ballon d’Or winner has started to rage once more.
After collecting the latest Golden Ball of his stunning collection, Messi conceded that “retirement is approaching” now that he has passed his 32nd birthday.