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Lionel Messi 'considering U-turn due to improved Barcelona form'

Messi 'considering U-turn due to improved Barca form'
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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is considering making a U-turn on his previous decision to quit Camp Nou and is now close to signing a new deal, according to a report.

Lionel Messi is reportedly far more open to signing a new contract with Barcelona following the club's improved form in recent months.

The Argentina international announced last summer that he was looking to leave Camp Nou, only for Barca to question the validity of a release clause in his contract.

Messi stayed at Barca for an 18th season, but he is due to be out of contract in June and can speak to foreign clubs regarding a free transfer.

However, The Mirror claims that the six-time Ballon d'Or winner is considering making a U-turn, with his stance changing over the past few weeks.

Barca may have been knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain, but they are unbeaten in 18 La Liga games - winning 15 of those - and are in the Copa del Rey final.

With the Catalan giants still on for a domestic double, and Joan Laporta succeeding Josep Maria Bartomeu as president earlier this month, Messi is said to be a lot happier.

Messi made his 768th outing for Barca in Sunday's 6-1 win against Real Sociedad, taking him past fellow legend Xavi for the most appearances in the club's history.

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