The Barcelona captain has scored 28 goals and made nine assists with Blaugrana during this calendar year and has scored five goals as well as four assists with Argentina.
Messi has scored 23 goals in 30 appearances in La Liga during 2021 and is one of the top scorers this season. He also scored three goals in the Copa del Rey, leading Barcelona to take the trophy as well as two goals in the Champions League where the Catalans were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain in the 1/8 finals.
Messi’s contract with Barcelona has officially ended, but the two sides are in new negotiations to sign a new contract which will take place after Messi finishes the tournament in the Copa America.