Lionel Messi has turned down Barcelona's opening contract offer worth between €30-35m-per-season.
Messi’s current contract with Barca will end in June 2018 and his handlers have been in negotiations with the La Liga champions over an enhanced offer from the club given his immerse contribution to the success of the club.
Sources familiar with the negotiations have revealed that a deal would likely be struck in the coming weeks.
It is understood that Messi is ready to hold out, especially given the recent contracts given to team-mates Luis Suarez and Neymar.
