The Argentina star is under contract until 2018 but the Camp Nou club are keen to offer him fresh terms, the Blaugrana chief confirmed

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said talks are already underway for Lionel Messi to sign a new contract.

Messi is under contract until 2018 but Barcelona are keen to offer him fresh terms, following reports in July that a new deal had been agreed.

And according to Bartomeu, it appears only a matter of time before the 29-year-old officially signs a new deal.

"Messi has two years of contract but we will talk with him to renew because we want him to continue," Bartomeu told Catalunya Radio.

Messi - battling a hamstring injury as Argentina prepare to face Uruguay and Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers - has made an impressive start to the LaLiga season..... <<< read more >>> www.sportblitznews.com