Messi signed a new contract with Barcelona

The Catalan club announced that Argentinian forward, Lionel Messi agreed to sign a new contract with the club. His current one was due to expire in 2018.

Barcelona did not disclose any details about his new contract regarding his salary or its length. “The revised and updated contract will be signed over the next few days,” was the official statement released by Barcelona.

The two sides were engaged in a negotiation battle for a while. Spanish media reported that Messi wanted to become the best-paid football player in the world. Sources close to the club claim the player will be payed 20 million euros per year and the contract stands until June 2019.

With the new contract in mind, Messi can feel the pressure. FC Barcelona will host this weekend Atletico Madrid in the final round of the season. If the Catalans win the game, they also win LA Liga Championship. Any other result will send the title to Atletico.