MX23RW : Friday, November 8 19:57:29| >> :120:7251:7251:

Sergio Aguero trying to convince Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona

Aguero trying to convince Messi to stay at Barca
© Reuters
Joan Laporta reveals that Sergio Aguero has been talking to Argentina teammate Lionel Messi about extending his stay at Barcelona.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that new signing Sergio Aguero is trying to persuade Lionel Messi to sign a new deal at Camp Nou.

Messi has been locked in talks with Barca over a new contract, but he has yet to verbally agree fresh terms, with his current deal expiring on June 30.

Fellow Argentinian attacker Aguero, who only arrived at Barca this month following his Manchester City exit, is desperate for his compatriot to stay on for at least another year.

Speaking to Catalan outlet La Vanguardia, Laporta said: "Aguero is helping. He is telling him every day to stay.

"I would like Messi to tell us 'yes' as soon as possible. He would help us in every way.

"He is excited and I am grateful to him for the desire he is showing to stay."

Messi and Aguero are currently away on Copa America duty with Argentina.

La Albiceleste drew with Chile in their opening game and beat Uruguay 1-0 last time out, leaving them second in Group A.

ID:452207:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect2229:

Lionel Messi future - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Lionel Messi

Click here for more stories about Barcelona

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on June 14, 2021
Read Next:
Laporta provides update on Messi contract situation
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
FT
Bengals
34-35
Ravens
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona12110140112933
2Real Madrid1173121111024
3Atletico MadridAtletico126511871123
4Villarreal116322019121
5Osasuna126331716121
6Athletic Bilbao125431812619
7Real BetisBetis125431210219
8Mallorca12534109118
9Rayo Vallecano114431210216
10Celta Vigo125161820-216
11Real Sociedad124351010015
12GironaGirona124351517-215
13Sevilla124351217-515
14AlavesAlaves124171419-513
15Leganes122551216-411
16Getafe12174810-210
17Espanyol123181122-1110
18Las PalmasLas Palmas122371321-89
19Real ValladolidValladolid12228924-158
20Valencia11146817-97


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!