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• Manager:Josep Guardiola

• Ground:Nou Camp
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Barca target Messi extension

05 Aug 2009 - 09:29:39

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the European champions are in talks over a new contract with Argentina ace Lionel Messi.

The 22-year-old forward helped Barca to a unique treble of La Liga, Copa Del Rey and Champions League glory last season and Laporta is eager to tie up a new, extended deal.

He told the club's official website: "He's a great player, a homegrown lad, we're proud to have him in the team, because he is the best player in the world.

"Everything's going along well.

"Barca will always do whatever is necessary to keep Messi happy at the club and we know that Messi has a complete commitment to Barca.

"This commitment had to be repaid on all levels. The club will always equal that commitment and love that he has for Barca."