Ivan Rakitic is optimistic Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona beyond next summer despite speculation over his future rumbling on.
The Argentina forward agreed a new deal until 2021 with the Nou Camp club in July but did not sign paperwork at first.
La Liga's president Javier Tebas claimed earlier this month a contract has now been signed, although questions remain over whether that is the case.
Rakitic, speaking at a news conference ahead of Barcelona's Champions League meeting with Juventus, said he wants to keep playing alongside Messi for the next few years.
He said: "Leo's part of the club's badge. I am confident he will stay. He is not just a very important player, he is more than that, looking at his career, how much he means for Barca.
Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11833/11138508/ivan-rakitic-hopeful-lionel-messi-will-stay-at-barcelona
x
No comments:
Post a Comment