Lionel Messi still remains a free agent at Barcelona and has yet to put pen to paper to sign a new contract since July.
Report from Spain says Lionel Messi is expected to sign a new Barcelona contract before the week ends.
However, Messi agreed on a new contract three weeks ago but both parties wasn’t able to complete the deal.
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The Argentine’s contract expired in July but couldn’t put pen to paper due to the Blaugrana being significantly over their salary after a verbal agreement.
Barcelona remains unable to register Lionel Messi with La Liga because he is out of contract.
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Barcelona have until August 13 to register Messi with La Liga to ensure he can play in their opening game if he signs a new contract.
Estadi Johan Cruyff will host Barcelona and Juventus this Sunday in Joan Gamper Trophy clash which Lionel Messi is expected to give a captain Speech Should he sign before the week ends