Lionel Messi signs contract extension with Barcelona worth £102m

Lionel Messi has signed his two-year contract extension with Barcelona.

The Argentina superstar put pen to paper on his new deal at the Nou Camp and is now tied to the Catalan giants until June 30, 2018.

The Catalans confirmed yesterday their Argentine superstar and four-time Ballon d’Or winner has signed a new six-year deal worth £102m.

His buy-out clause remains unchanged at a stonking £210m.

Messi, 25, hit a record 91 goals in 2012 and already has 34 La Liga strikes this season.
After the signing ceremony, Messi expressed his delight at having committed his long-term future to the Catalan club and reiterated his wish to never play for another European team.

'I'm very happy at Barcelona - I've always said that. It's a fantastic day,' he said.