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FC Barcelona President Comments On Lionel Messi Exit Rumours

FC Barcelona President Comments On Lionel Messi Exit Rumours

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Lionel Messi has reportedly stalled contract talks with FC Barcelona and the club's president has now commented on rumours the Argentine could leave.

Read: Reports: Messi Furious With Barca

According to Marca, the 29-year-old is not happy with the Catalan giants' latest contract offer after allegedly falling behind Neymar on the club's wage bill.

Although Messi reportedly still has the highest basic salary, Neymar's overall package has allegedly put him at least on Messi's level.

Reports this week suggested Messi is currently not keen on extending his current deal, which expires on 30 June 2017, but president Josip Maria Bartomeu believes he will stay.

"We are convinced that Messi will finish his career at Barelona," he said at the unveiling of Barca's new shirt sponsor, as quoted by Marca.

"He is the player that has led us to success all these years."

Read: Bafana 1998 Kit Makes International Voting Poll

Overall, Messi has made 547 appearances for Barca, scoring 472 goals and assisting in another 219.

Do you think Messu could leave Barca? Have your say in the comments section below.

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