Lionel Messi is feeling “motivated” at Barcelona and could go on to spend “many years” at Camp Nou, claims Carles Puyol.
It appeared at one stage over the summer as though the six-time Ballon d’Or winner would be bringing his career-long association with Barcelona to a close.
Messi believed that an exit clause in his clause would allow him to move on, but Barca made it clear that the agreement had expired, leading the 33-year-old to reveal to Goal that he will be honouring the final year of his contract.
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A move in 2021 could still be on the cards, with Manchester City among those continuing to monitor the situation, but a new deal at Camp Nou cannot be ruled out.