'The situation in Catalonia is not affecting Messi's signing, not anymore'

After his exellent performances throughout last season, Messi was awarded his fourth 'Golden Shoe' after having been the top goalscorer in Europe last campaign with 37 goals.

Despite this new achievement, the contract renewal of the Barcelona star still hasn't been announced and Minguella thinks the situation in Catalonia did have an effect, but a very small one.

"This has nothing to do with his contract renewal. Maybe at one time it could have affected it, but not anymore. He will sign at any moment. The big ones always take time," he said.

Finally, Minguella said that he believes Messi should always be at Barcelona. "He will spend his whole life in Barcelona. Then, I think he will want to return to his home country," the agent said.