"Barcelona" prepares to begin negotiations with A. Fati regarding a new contract. © JumpStory

The drama over Lionel Messi's future experienced by "Barcelona" is ready to start negotiations for a new contract with young talent Ansu Fati. The current 17-year-old Spaniard's contract with the Catalan club is valid until 2022, but "Goal" reports that "Barca" wants to extend the young talent's contract now. It is reported that the player himself is inclined to extend the contract, but wants guarantees of increasing playing time. "Barcelona" also wants to significantly increase the player's release clause, which currently stands at around 170 million euros. The Catalan club aims to increase this amount to 400 million euros. A. Fati played 33 matches last season, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist. The Spaniard also recently became the youngest player to score a goal for the national team of this country.