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Here are the latest updates on Lionel Messi's contract situation with Barcelona:

Latest News:

• On August 25, 2021, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Lionel Messi to extend his contract until June 30, 2023. The new deal includes a 50% salary reduction, which was a condition set by the club to register Messi's contract due to financial fair play regulations.
• Messi's new contract includes a release clause of €500 million, which is significantly lower than the €700 million clause in his previous contract.
• The contract extension was seen as a major coup for Barcelona, as it ensures that Messi will remain with the club for at least two more seasons.

Background:

• Messi's previous contract with Barcelona was set to expire on June 30, 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial struggles faced by the club, Messi's contract was extended until June 30, 2023.
• In August 2020, Messi had announced that he would not be extending his contract with Barcelona, citing the club's financial struggles and the lack of progress in negotiations over a new deal.
• However, in November 2020, Messi changed his mind and announced that he would be staying with Barcelona, citing his love for the club and his desire to continue playing for the team.

What's Next:

• Messi will continue to play for Barcelona until June 30, 2023, at which point his contract will expire.
• It's unclear what will happen to Messi's contract after 2023, but it's likely that the club will look to extend his deal again or negotiate a new contract with him.
• Messi has also been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, but there has been no official confirmation of any transfer talks between the two clubs.