As reported by journalist Miguel Rico, Lionel Messi has already given the definitive yes to Joan Laporta to sign the renewal. As AS reported in its edition of June 1, the extension of the Argentine bond for two years was very close. Well, that's how it will be. The Barça club has managed to fit the Argentine captain's file into the LaLiga salary limit and will sign until 2023. Thus, the pact between the president and Leo will be strictly enforced and Messi will continue at the Camp Nou.
It remains to be known now when the announcement will be made official. Messi is now focused on the Argentina team, with whom he is playing a good Copa América. But there is already an agreement and Laporta admitted the other day that, the sooner Messi signed, before sponsors who want to link their signature to that of the Argentine forward would approach.. Because the Barça brand, obviously, is not worth the same with or without the Argentine. The renewal of Messi, with the two-year format, is therefore closer than ever.