Lionel Messi has been "repeatedly lied to" by Barcelona, according to Joan Laporta, who says he's the only man that can convince the club captain to stay at Camp Nou.
Speculation over Messi's future is raging ahead of the January transfer window.
The Argentine will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any potential suitors when the market reopens, with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City reportedly poised to swoop for his signature.
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Messi pushed for a transfer during the summer before performing a dramatic U-turn, but he is now approaching the final six months of his current deal, and time is running out for Barca to tie a prized asset down to fresh terms.