on Lionel Messi's contract amid uncertainty over
the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's future at Camp
Nou.
Messi is out of contract in 2018 and the 29-year-
old is yet to sign fresh terms, having reportedly
turned down an offer between €30million and
€35m annually from the LaLiga champions.
Barca vice-president Jordi Mestre claims a bumper
extension remains on course and Neymar has
urged the club's hierarchy to get the deal done.
"I have been here with Leo for four years, and I am
learning every day: how to strike the ball, how to be
alert during matches… Messi is from another
planet," Neymar – who has already signed a new
contract along with Luis Suarez – told beIN Sports.
"He is an idol and a friend with whom I have the
luck to train every day.
"I hope that he renews, and that the people at Barca
get to work so Leo can continue with us."
Messi scored twice in Saturday's 4-1 rout of
Villarreal as Barca stayed top of LaLiga, level on
points with Real Madrid, who have a match in
hand.
The Argentina captain has struck 51 times in all
competitions this season, having celebrated his
500th Barca goal in the thrilling Clasico win at the
Santiago Bernabeu last month.
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