Barcelona in race to announce new Lionel Messi contract within the first week of August and in time for showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus on August 8

Barcelona are reportedly hoping to announce Lionel Messi’s new contract within the first week of August.

Messi has been a free agent for the reason that starting of July however it’s understood the Argentine is eager to increase his keep.

Nevertheless, the strain is on to get the deal introduced by the tip of subsequent week as Barca have a pleasant with Juventus lined up on August 8.

That might see Messi line up towards fellow soccer nice Cristiano Ronaldo, who plies his commerce with Juve.

The Spanish facet will tackle the Italian giants within the Joan Gamper Trophy at Barca’s iconic residence.

The Catalonia membership are but to satisfy Messi’s phrases as they battle to stability the books and it’s thought they could must promote some gamers so as to take action.

Spanish publication Sport claims Barca’s powers that be are hoping to substantiate the Messi contract in time for the match towards Ronaldo’s Juventus.

Messi and Ronaldo, who’ve largely been the 2 important contenders to win the Ballon d’Or since 2008, have confronted one another 36 instances of their glittering careers.

This showdown wouldn’t go down within the official report books however Messi vs Ronaldo matches have been laborious to return by ever for the reason that Portuguese left Actual Madrid in the summertime of 2018.

Ronaldo is within the closing 12 months of his contract in Turin and it’s thought the deal is not going to be prolonged.