Lionel Messi told Barcelona he would only sign a new contract if they signed Sadio Mane from Liverpool, claims new Bayern Munich star's agent, as he lifts the lid on negotiations from last year - before superstar joined PSG

Lionel Messi demanded Barcelona to sign Sadio Mane before eventually deciding to leave for PSG, according to the latter's agent.

As his Barca contract started to run down last year, Messi went into negotiations with the club before moving to France in a stunning deal due to the LaLiga's side's financial woes.

The signing of Mane, who was playing for Liverpool at the time, was one of Messi's demands when he was negotiating for the new deal.

Lionel Messi (right) demanded Barcelona to sign Sadio Mane, who was at Liverpool then

That's according to Mane's agent, Bacary Cisse, who told RMC Sport: 'Last year it could have also happened with FC Barcelona.