Spanish press: Messi reconsiders – will not sign a contract with "Barcelona" © ZUMAPRESS.com

On Thursday evening, news from the Spanish press emerged that Lionel Messi will not sign a new contract with Barcelona. Previously, all press and most reliable sources announced that it was only a matter of time before the Argentine signed a new contract with the Barcelona club and when it would be official. For example, RAC1 journalist Gerard Romero claims that Messi will not sign a new contract because he has doubts about Barcelona's financial situation. Meanwhile, Marca claims that it is now almost impossible for Messi to sign a new contract, and journalist Marcelo Bechler said that La Liga president Javier Tebas gave Barcelona a choice: either extend the contract with Messi and remain without the Super League, or not extend the contract and continue working with the Super League. Truth be told, the most reliable sources have not confirmed all these rumors yet, but the movement in the Spanish press is serious. Remember, it was previously stated that Lionel Messi agreed to even reduce his salary by 50% to stay at Barcelona. Updated: Nevertheless, Fabrizio Romano claims that there are indeed problems and Messi will sit down at the negotiating table with Barcelona again in the near future.

💣 BOMBA MESSI. Irreversible situation. Leo would not renew and is further away from Barcelona than ever. The captains are informed and the Argentine does not like the current squad. We are reporting on this at @esportsrac1 @gerardromero

BREAKING: Leo Messi's renewal at Barcelona is now 'almost impossible'. He is further away from signing a new deal than ever before and Joan Laporta knows this. (Source: MARCA)