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Lionel Messi 'much more open to STAYING at Barcelona' with the club on the brink of replacing former president Josep Bartomeu - with 'money not a problem' to him staying at the Nou Camp beyond this season

Lionel Messi could be convinced to stay at Barcelona despite reports having linked him with a move away from the Nou Camp in the summer.

The Argentine was desperate to leave the Spanish giants last year when Manchester City were highly interested in signing him, only for his attempts to leave be blocked by a high release clause in his contract.

Messi's desperation to leave the Nou Camp came following a breakdown in his relationship with the club's board and former president Josep Bartomeu.

Lionel Messi has previously wanted to leave Barcelona
But he could now be convinced to stay following the exit of Josep Bartomeu

With Barca having since struggled on the field domestically and in Europe, Messi has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain in an attempt to link up with his former team-mate Neymar.