Bartomeu: Barcelona convinced that Messi will finish his career here

Barcelona have moved to quash uncertainty over Lionel Messi's future at the club, with president Josep Maria Bartomeu indicating his belief that the Argentine will finish his career at the Camp Nou. Speculation has mounted over the past week that 'La Pulga' is set to reject an extended deal with the Blaugrana, opening up the possibility of him leaving Catalonia in 2018 upon completion of his current contract.

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However, on the day that the LaLiga champions announced a new big-money sponsorship collaboration with Japanese firm Rakuten, Bartomeu insisted that he isn't worried about the 29-year-old star's potential departure. "We are convinced that Messi will finish his career at Barelona," Bartomeu told reporters at the press conference unveiling the Blaugrana's new shirt sponsor."He is the player that has led us to success all these years."