The mercato journal: Messi still not extended, Barça wants to be serene

Messi and Barcelona, ​​the clock is ticking

Lionel Messi will be at the end of the contract in June 2021, and no discussion has been initiated to discuss an extension. This was revealed by the president of FC Barcelona, ​​Josep Maria Bartomeu, in the columns of Mundo Deportivo : “We have to speak with them (the Messi clan, note), but we will do it at the appropriate time. Messi has said it several times: he wants to end his career at Barça, so we are not worried. But you will have to sit down with him to find an agreement. ” Relations between the Argentinian (32) and his management have been extremely tense for months, and Messi has tackled his management again in a press release after the announcement of the big drop in wages for Barcelona players. "It continues to surprise us that inside the club we are trying to put ourselves in the spotlight by putting pressure on ourselves to do something that we have always wanted to do." El Pais and Mundo Deportivo had confirmed the existence of a clause in the contract of the highest paid player in the world allowing him to leave Barça this summer, but only for a minor championship.

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Crisis forces, Juve forced to sell Ronaldo?

If Juventus supporters do not want to hear about it, the idea of ​​a scenario pushing Cristiano Ronaldo towards the exit this summer cannot be excluded according to Il Messagero . The Roman daily reports that, despite the lower wages of Turin residents, the looming economic crisis is likely to pose major problems. With Ronaldo's emoluments, estimated at almost 2M € per month, in high point. Thus, the bianconeri club would consider proposing to the Portuguese a drastic reduction in his salary. If this option does not succeed, Juventus could then offer him a one-year extension (until 2023) and spread his remaining salary over the next three seasons. And, in the worst case, it will be necessary to resolve a departure of Ronaldo this summer.

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Liverpool thinks of a return of Sterling

Leaving Liverpool on very bad terms at the age of 20, Raheem Sterling (25) could take the road in the opposite direction, and thus leave Manchester City. It is at least an idea that simmers in the minds of the Reds according to L'Equipe . The English striker, linked to the Skyblues until 2023, would become a real target if the Premier League season resumes its course and if the impact of the crisis remains moderate. In addition, Manchester City struggles to convince Sterling to extend, the fault of the exclusion for two years from all European competitions which may soon be confirmed by the CAS. Quoted by the French daily, the entourage of Sterling confirmed that the main party "has not forgotten Liverpool", who wishes to anticipate a possible departure of the Senegalese Sadio Mané (27), followed by Real Madrid.

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Müller towards an extension at Bayern

With more than 500 matches on the clock in the shirt of Bayern Munich, Thomas Müller is not ready to stop there. The 30-year-old German world champion, who has played in 36 of his club's 27 games this season, is under contract until 2021. Kicker says Müller is negotiating a two-year lease extension and the discussions are going well. The Bavarian leaders are working towards the next transfer window, they who plan to extend Kingsley Coman and who have still not renewed Manuel Neuer.

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Mangani opens the door to a departure from Angers

In an interview with L'Equipe , Angers SCO midfielder Thomas Mangani looked into his future, who is coming to the end of his contract on June 30. "I am attached to SCO, from what I have lived with the club for over five years," he said. But I am not closed to an interesting challenge: other beautiful projects may arise. ” Angevin since 2015 and the rise of the club in Ligue 1, Mangani (32) would prefer to stay in France if he has a choice: "I had already rejected opportunities from abroad and then, casually, we are there well in Ligue 1. The family aspect will also come into play but the sporting aspect will be essential because I want to live beautiful moments and to enjoy the beautiful years that await me. ”

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