Barcelona president Bartomeu has no concerns over Messi's happiness
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes that Lionel Messi is happy at the club, despite his comments suggesting he may not stay there for the rest of his career.
Bartomeu told 8TV: "Leo is under a lot of pressure off the field. I have spoken with his father, Jorge, two days ago and my impression is that nothing has changed, he is happy at Barca, and his comments say that clearly - he wants to win everything.
"He has not asked us for a new contract. No, no. He is happy. From inside the club we will always help the player. Guardiola already said it a few years ago, Leo must be happy at Barca."
Bartomeu believes some media are trying to deliberately unsettle Messi and force him into leaving.
"Another thing is that he is sensitive about things from outside," Bartomeu explained. "There is more talk about his vomiting on the pitch, for example, than of Zarra's record.
"And although other players have other situations, there is only talk about Leo and the taxman. They want to beat him off the pitch. On the pitch he is No 1."
