Barcelona Discusses Messi’s New Contract

DBasia.news –  Lionel Messi is speaking to Barcelona regarding a new contract, said club director, Eric Abidal.

The Argentine national team player has spent 18 years of his career with Barca, but his future is increasingly questioned after it was revealed earlier this year that he has a special clause that can make him leave the Camp Nou for free at the end of every season.

The contract to win the five Ballon d’Or titles with Barcelona will expire in 2021, but Abidal hopes that a new agreement can be made soon.

“They’ve talked,” he said. “I don’t know whether we will have news as soon as possible because the decision will depend on the players, but for us as a club, I hope this is resolved immediately.”

Asked when Abidal hopes the new agreement would be announced, Abidal stated: “It will be revealed when the time is right, but I am positive.”