Messi Informs Barcelona Management of His Final Decision

Argentinian star Lionel Messi has decided to stay at Barcelona, preferring not to leave during the summer transfer window, despite having the freedom to determine his future by leaving for free next June. The official account of the Spanish channel "TV" reported that Messi (33 years old) informed Barcelona's management of his desire to remain with the team. Meanwhile, his father and agent, Jorge Messi, confirmed that both he and his son prioritize sporting aspects over financial matters at this time, and they want to work with the new president, Joan Laporta, to lead a successful new project with Barcelona, instead of securing a massive salary. Messi was close to leaving Barcelona last season after long-standing disputes with the previous management led by Josep Bartomeu, followed by a heavy defeat against Bayern Munich 2-8 in the Champions League quarter-finals. However, small details in the contract led him to stay this season.