In case you didn’t know…
The present contract of the Argentine international will be over in 2021, but the Catalan giants are expected to offer another 4 year deal to arguably their greatest ever player.
If Messi accepts the rumoured deal, it will be the 10th time the Argentina international will be renewing his contract since signing the first one in 2004.
Messi, now 32, will reach the age of 36 after his next 4-year contract, but will most likely be way past his best.
The heart of the matter
Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu in an interview with Reuters admitted that the Catalan giants were slowly preparing for the post-Messi era.
The Blaugrana has been very active in the last couple of transfer seasons with Catalan giants completing 3 of the 6 most expensive transfers all-time.
What’s next?
Barcelona would likely offer Lionel Messi a lifelong contract similar to the one offered to Andres Iniesta, which would enable him to leave Barça when he wants to retire, or try a new experience in another country, and then later return to the club to fill an ambassador or coaching role.
Lionel Messi, who is not with the Barcelona squad for the pre-season friendlies is expected to rejoin the squad shortly after being given extended holidays following international commitments in the summer.
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