A new contract and a sudden development in the transfer of Suarez confirm Messi's desire to stay with Barcelona
The Spanish newspaper "Marca" today revealed a sudden development in the course of events between Barcelona captain Lionel Messi and the management of the Catalan club, making the Argentine star closer to survival.
The newspaper said that Lionel Messi's father, after meeting with the club's management last Wednesday to discuss the current crisis, found a categorical refusal from the club to discuss Messi's request to leave, and he was offered a new contract that gives Messi additional advantages and fulfills his desire to leave in the future for free.
She said that the contract includes renewal for two seasons ending in the summer of 2022, with new benefits in salary and bonuses, and with a condition that makes him transfer free before the end of the contract in the summer of 2021, if he applies for that, and he will have to cancel the penalty clause of 700 million euros.
Marca said that Messi, his father Jorge and his brother Rodrigo are meeting today to discuss the details of the new offer, with Messi informing the club management of his response, which is generally tending to agree to stay, especially after his father hinted at the media yesterday.
In a surprising development in the path of Barcelona's Uruguayan star Luis Suarez to Juventus, the Spanish newspaper "Sport" revealed that Messi had contacted Suarez, asking him to delay his transfer procedures to Juventus, and to continue with him in Barcelona for an additional season.
She said that this is a very big indication of the imminence of Messi's decision to stay with the team.
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