RAC1: Laporta makes first contract offer to Barcelona forward Leo Messi
Laporta's waited until now because he first wanted to carry out an internal audit
Joan Laporta wants Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona and according to RAC1 he has now made his first offer for him to extend his contract.
The new president, knowing that the club can't match what other big European clubs will offer financially, has offered a contract on a lower salary to start with but increasing as the club sorts out its financial situation.
Laporta's waited until now to make the offer because he first wanted to carry out an internal audit to know first hand the extent of the club's cash crisis.
In addition, he's also offered Messi the chance to become an ambassador for the club once he hangs up his boots.
The Barça president will also have to convince Messi he is able to build a successful sporting project. For that reason, he wants to sign Erling Haaland.
Bringing in the Borussia Dortmund striker would be a clear sign that Barça are building a team capable of competing for the biggest trophies.
