BARCELONA: Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said talks over a new deal are progressing well with forward Lionel Messi. However, Barca have reportedly offered him a new five-year deal on a reduced salary which they hope will help them meet La Liga's financial fair play (FFP) requirements. "We're doing everything possible, and it's progressing well," Laporta told a news conference on Monday. "Leo wants to stay at Barca and we'll do all we can. "We want, if possible, for La Liga to be more flexible and other European leagues have been.

Source: Egypt Today August 02, 2021 17:48 UTC