Six months before the end of his deal at Camp Nou deal, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner can begin formal discussions over his future plans

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is now free to discuss terms with any clubs, as his current contract at Camp Nou expires on June 30.

With less than six months left on his existing deal, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future is up for grabs, with Manchester City, Inter and Paris Saint-Germain thought to be among the leading contenders to sign the 33-year-old.

Although Messi has been associated with Barcelona since he joined them in 2001 as a youth, his future hangs in the balance after he came close to departing the Catalan side in the summer of 2020.

Ultimately, Messi was unwilling to go to court over Barca’s refusal to part company with him and would eventually stay put, but with his deal concluding in June, the Argentina star may find himself playing senior football for another club for the first time come August.
Messi has been unhappy with Barcelona's lack of competitiveness in recent months. The club relinquished the Primera Division title to Real Madrid in the summer and have failed to fire under new boss Ronald Koeman.

The Blaugrana find themselves sixth in La Liga, an alarming 10 points back from leaders Atletico Madrid having played a game more.

Having habitually challenged for the title since Messi debuted for the club in 2004, to simply be fighting just to make the Champions League next season represents quite a comedown.

messi have said he won't speak to any till the season is over but I think he is waiting for the Barcelona presidential election, if his favorite would win and also the manifesto and plans of the new president, before taking his decision..
I think messi really wants to stay in Spain but he jus needs to be convinced and he needs a more serious barca that can compete n win trophies than this current unserious squad that cant win Elba because messi isn't playing..
i would be very sad and barca would suffer more if he leaves but I think Leo knows best and he deserves to be happy..