Lionel Messi is ready to deliver Barcelona fans a huge boost.
After appearing for Argentina in Melbourne against Brazil, Messi flew to Spain, rather than home to Rosario, to spend a few days in Barcelona.
It's understood Messi's decision to make the detour was on advice from his father, Jorge, who has finalised new contract terms with Barca.
Messi could put pen to paper as early as today - before jetting out to Argentina for his summer break.
And Don Balon says the development will have repercussions for Real Madrid, with Messi's new contract to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's deal, making him the highest paid player in Europe.
Source: tribalfootball.com