It is not yet known when the Argentinian will put pen to paper on a new deal with the Catalan giants, but Messi has given his demands ahead of such an important date.
According to ‘AS’, the 30-year-old wants a private renewal process with no cameras involved.
Barcelona, on the other hand, had completely different plans in mind. The club would have organised a huge event for Messi to sign the multimillion pound contract and were ready to make the occasion one of the biggest days in Barca history.
Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that Messi will sign a new deal, but fans are getting more and more concerned about how drawn-out the process has become.
It is believed the departure of Brazil star Neymar held up proceedings, but the Barcelona are now fully focused on tying their prized asset down to a new deal.
