Will make Messi world's highest paid player: Barcelona Prez
Speaking about renewing Lionel Messi's contract with the Spanish club, FC Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu said, "If he's the best player in the world, though, then he should be the best player in the world in all aspects, even economically." Messi's current contract with the La Liga champions expires in 2018 and Bartomeu believes Messi is staying at the club.