He softened any fears by stating he has no intention of leaving the Catalan club as they launched an effort to tie him down to a lifetime contract. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)"At the time there was talk of a contract for life [at Barcelona], as they did with [Andres] Iniesta," Messi said in an interview with the 'Perros de la Calle' show on Radio Metro. "I want to compete, perform and keep fighting for targets, not being here simply due to my contract. "But here [at Barcelona], I'd stay here all my life." (Image: QUIQUE GARCIA/EPA-EFE/REX)With Messi set to stay put despite resisting a lifetime contract, he has been linked with a reunion with Neymar at the Nou Camp.

Source: Metro October 19, 2019 11:37 UTC