Messi could extend his stay at Barcelona after the departure of Josep Bartomeu on Tuesday night.

The Barcelona president tendered in his resignation and stepped down with his board ahead of a vote of no confidence polls set to be held at the beginning of November.

Messi seems to have a fragile relationship with the former Barca leader considering his decision to quit the Blaugranas and welcome new challenge during the summer transfer window as he entered the final 12 months of his contract.

Spanish football expert Alvaro Montero has been speaking to Sky Sports on the impact of Bartomeu’s exodus from the club on the captain’s decision when his contract ends next season.

"Some of the presidential candidates would have Xavi as their coach," he said.

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"Everyone knows that the natural transition will involve him becoming head coach in the future but Ronald Koeman has a contract for two years until 2022. His future not only depends on who becomes president but also on his development and results. If they're good, I'm sure he could stay on as manager and Xavi would have to wait.

"Messi's future is now much more certain than Koeman's case. Messi wanted to leave last summer but now he very much has the option to stay. If Joan Laporta or Toni Freixa arrive as the new president, his relationship with the Argentine is already fantastic, so he could stay - but it all depends on the board members.

"With Bartomeu, there was no chance, but his chances to stay now - especially if Laporta is elected president - are huge."