Joan Laporta has expressed his hope that Lionel Messi will see in the completion of the new Camp Nou, while insisting that keeping hold of the Barcelona superstar will be his top "priority" if he's re-elected.
Speculation over Messi's future is raging now that he only has six months left to run on his current contract.
The 33-year-old was dead set on leaving Camp Nou in the summer, but ended up reversing his decision after being threatened with legal action by both Barca and La Liga.
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However, he is now free to speak to any potential suitors ahead of a potential free transfer at the end of the season, and has remained coy over his next move while admitting that he considers a new challenge in MLS an attractive option.