Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeo has denied all rumors about captain Lionel Messi's desire to leave the Catalan club and not extend his contract.
He said in statements to the Spanish network "Movistar", after the wide victory of Barca against Villarreal 4-1 in the Spanish Football League: "I will not explain the details because our focus is on the Spanish League, and we are negotiating with many players, but Messi explained to us that he wants to stay so We will enjoy his presence longer. "
The Spanish newspapers had recently revealed Messi (33 years) anger at the way football and the team are managed by the club’s management and his desire to leave, especially as his contract extends to 2021.