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Messi tipped to sign two-year contract at Barcelona as Rivaldo backs Fati to be Argentine’s heir

Lionel Messi could complete his U-turn at Barcelona by signing a new two-year contract with the club, claims Rivaldo.

The disgruntled Argentine aired a desire to leave Camp Nou on the back of a disappointing end to the 2019-20 campaign.

His route to the exits was eventually blocked, leading the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to reveal to Goal that he will be honouring the final 12 months of his current deal.

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There is still every chance that he will seek out a new challenge in 2021, with suitors able to speak with him from January.