Messi’s future uncertain as Barcelona contract ends

Lionel Messi, who won 35 trophies in 17 years at Barcelona, has reportedly been close to reaching a deal to extend his contract for two more years.

Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona ended on Wednesday with no news from the player or the club about his future. The expectation is that the 34-year-old Messi, who is playing for Argentina at the Copa America, will stay at the Catalan club. He had reportedly been close to reaching a deal to extend his contract for two more years. Messi’s future has been a mystery since his request to leave the club was denied at the end of the 2019-2020 season. He ended up staying and said he would reconsider his options when this season was over.