Lionel Messi expected to sign a 7 year contract extension with FC Barcelona

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Lionel Messi is ready to sign a seven year contract extension at FC Barcelona making him not only the top paid in Europe but keeping with the blaugrana for years to come.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been in negotiations with Lionel's father and agent Jorge and according to Laporta an agreement is "now close to being concluded.