Back to the Premier League Newsfeed

Messi hits free agency but Barcelona president Laporta sees contract talks 'on track'

The Argentine superstar has seen his previous deal at Camp Nou expire, but there remains confidence in Catalunya that fresh terms will be agreed

Lionel Messi is officially a free agent after seeing his contract expire at Barcelona, but club president Joan Laporta claims "everything is on track" when it comes to keeping a six-time Ballon d'Or winner at Camp Nou.

An Argentine superstar has, after allowing his deal to run down, been free to speak to teams outside of Spain since January, with the likes of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain said to be keeping a close eye on his situation.