Jorge Messi, who is the agent of Lionel Messi, has stated that his son may stay in Barcelona for another season, as reported by Spanish media. Jorge confirmed that they have considered the possibility of staying in Barcelona for one more year and leaving next year as a free agent. A video record captured Jorge answering this question in the presence of Spanish TV following his arrival in Barcelona from Argentina on Wednesday. While Lionel Messi remained absent from Barcelona’s first preseason training session, his father had a meeting with the family’s lawyers and club directors for over two hours. Negotiations are ongoing between Barcelona and Messi’s team, which includes his brother.
In an interview with reporters, Jorge said that talks with Barcelona went well and that there may still be a chance for an agreement that allows everyone to stay. However, Barcelona is firm on the fact that Messi should remain under contract until 2021 and should only leave if his release clause of 700 million euros is activated. La Liga also supports this stance. Messi and his lawyers, on the other hand, argue that he should be allowed to leave the club for free under the clause in his contract. Manchester City has expressed a strong interest in signing Messi. Nevertheless, Barcelona hopes to avoid an unwanted transfer and convince their captain to stay and continue facing new challenges with the club.
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