The deal with Lionel Messi discussions 'progressing properly,' says Barcelona President.
Barcelona's President declared that contract discussions with Messi "progressed satisfactorily" with the goliaths of the League that anticipate their magical presence to be associated with new terms and conditions.
After his term with FCB had ended, Messi became a Free Agent on 1 July.
The club has nevertheless not yet stopped making a two-year agreement with the Argentine skipper. Interestingly, more than four years ago his last deal was more than EUR 500 million.
Joan Laporta told reporters that 'there is not anything impossible,' as Goal.com stated, adding that the dialogue is 'adjusted for development.'
By winning Copa America at Maracana defeating Brazil, Lionel Messi broke a 28-year-old historic drought in Argentina. His Copa 2021 was a great one, scoring four goals, having five assistes, and being crowned the champion of the Golden Boot.
"Everyone in Catalonia is glad about Leo winning Copa America, Barcelona, Catalonia and the whole of soccer. It's fantastic to witness the finest player in the history of football become delighted by winning such a trophy and making us all cry joyfully, "Joan Laporta stated that.
"He's extremely glad, we're all glad, we're glad for Leo who managed [to win Copa America] and his teammates, and Argentina is once again in the top, and Aguero's glad too. I've been pleased with the Messi family, with Argentina, with Barcelona, which is known, revered and loved for the link that it has with Leo "He said. He added.
As to the adventure on the contract last week, Javier Tebas, the president of the League, said that coordinating with Lionel Messi's compensations is impossible as the club is now facing financial difficulties.