Joan Laporta has said Lionel Messi wants to remain with Barcelona. Messi\'s contract ends at the end of the month and is negotiating a two-year deal.
\"Talks are ongoing with Messi\'s people,\" Laporta said in a news conference when asked whether an agreement was in place. \"As I have said, they\'re going well. We hope to keep making progress.
\"It\'s not done but I am convinced, like [Aguero] said, that they would like to play together here. I have always said the issue with Leo is not financial for him.
\"[Messi] is showing a lot of understanding and wants to stay and have a competitive team that wins trophies. The sooner we have a decision, the better, of course, but we\'re not in a rush.\"