Lionel Messi is the frontman on the advertising banner of Barcelona including five other players.

Gerard Pique, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Frenkie de Jong, Ousmane Dembele, and Antoine Griezmann seem to be the ones Ronald Koeman wants to keep around following his decision to keep and let go certain players since his arrival.

Talks are going between the Argentine’s father, Jorge Messi, and Barcelona club president, Josep Bartomeu on the future of the 33-year old.

The home shirt banner could mean two things, either Messi has accepted to stay based on his terms or Barcelona wants to use the approach to convince their captain that home is nowhere than Barcelona.

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Luis Suarez is nearing an exit from the club, as talks are ongoing between the player and Juventus. Ivan Rakitic has joined Sevilla as the shake is in force.

Until Messi’s deal is resolved, no key signings must be expected since he is the front and middleman just as the advertising banner displays.