The Camp Nou chief is still confident of re-signing the six-time Ballon d'Or winner in time for the start of the new season
Joan Laporta has offered an update on Lionel Messi's contract, while claiming Barcelona are happy with Antoine Griezmann amid ongoing transfer rumours.
Messi became a free agent when his contract at Camp Nou expired on June 30, but Goal has since reported the 32-year-old has reached an agreement with Barca over a new five-year deal.
An official announcement is expected imminently, and Laporta has now confirmed "everything is on the right track" for the Argentine to be re-registered with the club for the start of the 2021-22 season.