Legendary "Barcelona" club's goalkeeper Xabi has no doubt that Lionel Messi will extend his contract with the Catalan team, and "Barca" itself will not wait for the contract to expire.
The five-time best player in the world has a contract with "Barcelona" until the summer of 2018. Although there is less than 1.5 years left until the end of the contract, "Barca" is not in a rush to reach an agreement with L. Messi on extending the contract.
Xavi is convinced that both sides want a new contract, but the Spaniard warns his former club not to delay too much, as letting the Argentine leave would be the biggest mistake in football history.
"I'm convinced that Messi will sign a new contract. "Barca" needs Messi, and Lionel also needs "Barca," Xavi told the Catalan TV3 channel.
"He seems very calm to me, maybe even more calm than he has ever been. I can't imagine him moving to another team, but we need to resolve this situation as soon as possible.
"Barcelona" would make the biggest mistake in football history if they didn't extend the contract with Messi. Leo is the best player in football history. His importance to this team will be seen when he decides to end his career," concluded the veteran playing in Qatar.
