Barcelona set to ‘officially announce’ Messi renewal — report

In just under a fortnight, Lionel Messi’s current contract with Barcelona is set to end, and he magisterial Argentine will officially become a free agent. However, day by day the optimism regarding his contract renewal seems to be growing, and it looks like Messi’s story with the Catalans has a few chapters left.

Currently on international duty with Argentina, Messi is on a quest for glory with his country at the Copa America, meaning there has been no major development in the negotiations for a renewal. Still, the optimism surrounding the extension continues to grow, especially after president Joan Laporta’s assurances.

Messi is reportedly still waiting on the details about the sporting project, which will be a massively decisive factor. The financial side of things is no longer a problem by the looks of things. RAC1 have reported that, as a result, Barcelona are looking to announce the 33-year-old’s renewal very shortly.

Their intention is to do so before the 30th of June, which is when the current deal expires, of course. The focus for the Argentine right now, is undoubtedly on the Copa America, after which he can peacefully decide to put pen to paper, extending his 17-year romance with Barcelona even further.

All fans of the Blaugrana around the world, will be hoping that these reports are true, since the legendary forward deserves to go out on a high note after all he has done for the club. Following the bitter end to the 2019-20 season and a turbulent campaign in 2020-21, the club has to push for glory as long as Messi is on the pitch.