Leo Messi will not be at the Ciutat Esportiva on Monday, August 2. It had been speculated in recent days that the Argentine star could rejoin despite not having yet signed his new contract if he finally took out private insurance. But nevertheless, from the Blaugrana club they categorically discard that option, specifically assuring that Messi will not return until signing his new contract.
Yes indeed, from the club they are still very optimistic that finally Leo can sign his renewal shortly, although they assume that they are having serious difficulties to find a fit due to the unbridled salary mass of the staff, which has the board of directors, executives and fans in suspense.
Remember that Messi has not had a team since July 1, that is, a month already, although fortunately all parties agree in stressing that a solution will be found.
In any case, Leo will still have to wait to leave this state of uncertainty. And he tries to pass it in the best possible way: right now he continues to enjoy a few days off in Ibiza with his family and that of Luis Suárez.
The intention of the club is to have the Messi folder closed before August 13, since the priority is that the Argentine star can help the team from the opening of the official season, in this case on August 15 against Real Sociedad in the Camp Nou. In fact, the club also wants to have the cases of the three captains (Sergio Busquets, Piqué and Sergi Roberto) and Jordi Alba closed, with the proposal of a significant salary reduction – there is talk of 40% – of their chips in this season.