Lionel Messi has no plans to leave Barcelona, despite the public spat with sporting director Eric Abi
dal this week, report agencies.
Sky Sports are reporting that sources close to the Argentinian believe he is not thinking of leaving the Camp Nou this summer, and will fulfil the rest of his current contract.
The 32-year old is contracted to the Catalans until the end of 2021 although it is believed the club are interested in extending his current deal.
Tempers flared at Barcelona this week after former player
Abidal criticised some of the players for their role in the sacking of former manager Ernesto Valverde.
Barcelona captain Messi responded to these comments via his personal Instagram page, accusing Abidal of ‘dirtying’ the players and encouraging the Frenchman to ‘name names’.
This has sent the rumour mill wild about the potential departure of one of the best players to play the sport.
Meanwhile, Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said: "It would be fantastic for the Premier League if Messi played in England, but I don't think it's possible.
Leo is a Barça legend and I am sure that he will finish his career there."
Manchester City and PSG were the bookies’ favourites to acquire the signature of Messi but it looks like he is set to stay in Spain, for the time being at least.
