Lionel Messi would only consider signing a new contract for Barcelona when few factors are considered and approved.

The Argentine is yet to respond whether he will opt to continue his stay at the Camp Nou or give Manchester City the assurance of joining when his contract ends in June 2021.

His decision to leave the club two months ago was disapproved by former president, Josep Bartomeu, reminding the captain that failure to fulfil his part of the agreement could amount to legal charges.

Messi is free to talk to clubs in January yet, for now, he is concentrating on life at Barcelona. The 32-year-old on Saturday came from the bench to score a brace and provide an assist when the Blaugranas beat Real Betis 5-2.

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Marca reports the six-time Balon d’Or winner would welcome a new contract based on who will be chosen as the new president and his plans for the future. The sporting director’s position and the transfer policy of the club are also areas he would look at before making any decision regarding is future.

He relationship with Ronald Koeman recently is clear and both are in good terms working out the best for Barcelona, who are eighth on the La Liga table with 11 points after seven games although they still have two games in hand. They also top the Champions’ League Group G with nine points.

A possible candidate for the president’s role, Victor Font has already declared that Messi will be the pivot of his plans for the club and would do anything for the talisman to commit his future to the club, if possible retire there.

Pep Guardiola has already been identified as the best person to convince Messi to stay.

The Manchester City manager's delay in signing a new Citizens deal could be his final year in the Premier League as speculation builds up that he could be ready for a role at Barca.