Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he believes Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the Spanish champions despite reports the five times World Player of the Year is stalling over a new deal. "Perhaps it's best if the interested parties respond to this question, but I cannot imagine Messi away from this club," Luis Enrique told a news conference on Friday ahead of Barca's La Liga game with Malaga. Messi made his debut for Barcelona aged 17, four years after moving to Spain from his home city of Rosario. "The Leo Messi question is beyond any debate, he is the best player of all time," added Luis Enrique. Asked if he imagined himself staying at Barca forever, Luis Enrique said: "I have suddenly lost my imagination."

Source: dna November 18, 2016 17:16 UTC