Presidential Candidate Joan Laporta Claims “Happy” Lionel Messi Wants to Stay at Barcelona

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has claimed that Lionel Messi is “blissful” and can “do all the things in his energy” to stay on the membership so long as he receives an acceptable supply. Messi’s contract expires on the finish of the present season, and his future has been a subject of a lot dialogue, with the membership captain placing in a switch request final summer time.

He was adamant to go away again then, however Barcelona refused, and Messi opted towards indulging in a prolonged and making an attempt courtroom battle. Nevertheless, since then, the Argentine continues to be linked with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, who’re reportedly contemplating making him a suggestion in the summertime.

In accordance with Dario Sport, Laporta has confirmed that Messi is blissful at Barcelona and needs to stick with the Catalans. “Messi is now completely targeted on us catching Atletico within the league and on the Paris Saint-Germain tie within the Champions League,” the presidential favorite stated.

“I do not know if he’ll be enjoying on Sunday (when Barca play Athletic Bilbao within the Supercopa de Espana closing), however he’ll on the bench and it is essential that Leo encourages his teammates.

“I see him as being an increasing number of blissful, he is having fun with himself. In opposition to Actual (Sociedad) it was a terrific soccer match. I do know that he desires to remain and I do know that he’ll do all the things in his energy to remain so long as the membership can supply him one thing that fits him.”

Messi didn’t have the perfect begin to his season, however has managed to attain 4 objectives in his final two league appearances, taking his present tally to 14 throughout all competitions.