5 reasons why Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona

#2 Contract already agreed?

Messi is the all-time leading goalscorer for FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona confirmed in the summer of 2017 that a new deal was agreed with the club, the player, and his agent (Messi's father). Although it was later revealed that the deal is yet to be signed by the player, Barcelona's board confirmed that the signing is 'only a matter of time' and the deal has been sealed between the associated parties.

The agreement reflects Lionel's interest to stay at the club. According to the Barcelona board, Lionel Messi is expected to sign the contract in the fourth quarter of 2017, with the club being aware that the forward would be free talk to other clubs after 1st January 2017.