On May 11, a bombshell story ran in the Daily Sport newspaper that Messi's father had opened a crucial conversation with Barcelona president Laporta aimed at discussing Messi's contract extension.
It is worth noting that Messi's father, who is also his agent, has had a number of meetings with Laporta in recent times, all of which have centered around Messi's future. Barcelona's final offer, both financially and on a competitive level, will be based on the club's latest internal audit.
After the first round of talks, Messi's father and Laporta are said to have reached a preliminary agreement on certain key points. Laporta elaborated on his detailed plans to retain Messi, to which Messi responded positively. Although both sides have made some progress so far, they both agree that there are still many details that need to be discussed further.
In addition, Barcelona is even prepared to provide Messi with a "lifelong contract", so that he can continue to stay in the club even after retirement. Messi's decision to renew his contract is mainly based on the team's performance and goals for next season. Messi has always emphasized that personal treatment is not his greatest concern, his ambition and goals are the most important. Barcelona's reinforcement program will also be affected by the results of the club's audit and the sale of players in the summer window.
It seems that Messi is now getting closer to staying at Barcelona. He will prioritize Barcelona's offer before making a final decision. The two clubs, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, are still keeping a close eye on Messi's movements and are interested in signing him on a waiver.
