Barcelona president Joan Laporta stated on Monday that talks over a brand new cope with ahead Lionel Messi are progressing effectively, and that the membership can be asserting extra new signings shortly.
Messi’s present contract expires on the finish of June and he’s free to debate a transfer to a different membership, however media experiences on Tuesday steered an settlement was imminent.
“We’re speaking and it’s going effectively. It doesn’t depend upon the audit,” Laporta told a news conference.
“Talks are ongoing with Messi’s people and, as I said, they’re going well. We hope to keep making progress. It’s not done but we know that Leo wants to stay.
“We’ll have more economic information when the audit is finished, but we had this operation in mind before that. I’m sure, as (new signing Sergio) Aguero said, that he wants to play with him.”
Laporta was speaking on the presentation of Eric Garcia, a second new arrival on the Camp Nou this week from Manchester City following Aguero.
Both gamers will be part of when their contracts expires on the finish of June.
He additionally stated that extra new arrivals have been imminent, and that the squad overhaul was designed to point out Messi they will compete.
“It’s not a query of cash for Messi, and he’s exhibiting plenty of understanding. What he desires is a aggressive workforce able to successful the Champions League and La Liga,” Laporta said.
“We need to have big refresh and we’re working on it. There will be more presentations of players, we’re working to sign players that improve the first team.
“We need to balance the squad, you will see what’s being worked on. Next week there will be more news.”
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum and Lyon striker Memphis Depay – each out of contract this summer season – have been closely linked to the Catalan capital.
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