Barcelona have reportedly accelerated contract talks with Lionel Messi, as the Catalan giants look to sign the Argentina international to a long-term deal.
Messi's current terms with Barcelona will expire at the end of June, but it is thought that the 34-year-old has decided to stay at Camp Nou despite attempting to force an exit last summer.
According to BBC Sport, Ronald Koeman's side have 'raised the level of urgency', as they are determined to announce an agreement before Messi's contract officially expires.
The report claims that Barcelona president Joan Laporta is currently in direct negotiations with the attacker's father and representative Jorge Messi.
Laporta is thought to be prepared to place a new two-year deal on the table for a player who is currently away with his national team at the Copa America.
Messi again impressed for Barcelona during the 2020-21 campaign despite the speculation surrounding his future, scoring 38 goals and registering 14 assists in 47 appearances in all competitions.
Matt Law
