stays at Barcelona "soon", technical secretary
Robert Fernandez said.
Messi is out of contract in mid-2018 and
speculation over his future has been constant with
a new deal yet to be struck.
Likewise, Iniesta's deal expires next year, but the
Barca captain and star midfielder is likely to wait
until season's end before renewing.
Fernandez has been optimistic over the pair's
future at Camp Nou and on Monday he reiterated
his stance that deals would get done.
"Iniesta and Messi will renew soon," he told RAC1.
"Iniesta has already made a statement saying he
will wait for the end of the season.
"He is an icon worldwide and we have to wait
because it is a decision for him. Iniesta is a
serious and respected person and if he wants to
talk at the end of the season, we will do it.
"The club will decide when to announce the
renewal of Messi. It's in a good spot, but all
negotiations have their time."
Messi scored a brace, including his 500th goal for
the club, in a dramatic 3-2 Clasico win over Real
Madrid on Sunday.
#Messi500
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 24,
2017
The result saw Barca move top of LaLiga, although
their rivals are level on points and have a game in
hand.
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