MX23RW : Tuesday, November 5 10:39:38| >> :60:1374:1374:

Lionel Messi: 'I want to stay at Barcelona forever'

Messi: 'I want to stay at Barca forever'
© Reuters
Argentina forward Lionel Messi insists that he wants to remain with La Liga giants Barcelona "forever" amid speculation that he could leave the club at the end of the season.

Lionel Messi has insisted that he wants to remain with Barcelona "forever".

The Argentine superstar, 32, has two years left on his contract, but the deal reportedly contains a clause that would allow him to leave for free at the end of this season, should he choose to.

Messi has eased the fears of those at the club who were worried their star man could depart, however, suggesting he would be open to being offered a new contract there.

"If [Barcelona] want me, I am delighted," Messi said to RAC-1.

"My idea is to stay here forever. It has always been like this and remains the same way; nothing has changed."

The forward has struggled with injury at the start of this campaign, playing just 300 minutes over five appearances across all competitions, recording a goal and two assists in the process.

ID:374674: cacheID:374674:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1608:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on October 2, 2019
Read Next:
Lionel Messi reveals he wanted to leave Barcelona
>
Read more about Lionel Messi Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona12110140112933
2Real Madrid1173121111024
3Atletico MadridAtletico126511871123
4Villarreal116322019121
5Osasuna126331716121
6Athletic Bilbao125431812619
7Real BetisBetis125431210219
8Mallorca12534109118
9Rayo Vallecano114431210216
10Celta Vigo125161820-216
11Real Sociedad124351010015
12GironaGirona124351517-215
13Sevilla124351217-515
14AlavesAlaves124171419-513
15Leganes122551216-411
16Getafe12174810-210
17Espanyol123181122-1110
18Las PalmasLas Palmas122371321-89
19Real ValladolidValladolid12228924-158
20Valencia11146817-97


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!