Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has stated his confidence that Camp Nou superstar Lionel Messi will sign a new contract beyond the expiration of his current deal in 2021, while also confirming that long serving left-back Jordi Alba has been offered fresh terms.
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has occasionally been linked with a move away from Barcelona in recent years, most frequently to Manchester City. But Bartomeu has insisted that his relationship with Barça, whom he joined as a 13-year-old, will continue 'forever'.
"Leo Messi will continue with us. He is a club player and the relationship will continue forever," the president is quoted as saying by Marca.