Messi agrees new five-year Barcelona deal

Barcelona and Argentina forward , Lionel Messi , has agreed to a new five - year deal to stay on at the Nou Camp .

Reports from Spain say the deal contains a whopping £ 350 m release clause .

Messi had reportedly been having second thoughts over whether or not to renew his contract with Barca and was taking time to think over his decision .

The deal comes as a huge relief for the Blaugranas , who had run the risk of losing Messi for nothing once his current deal expires in 2018.

According to UK ’ s The Sun , Messi ’ s new pay packet will vary from year to year based on numerous factors . But it is believed he could leapfrog Chinese exports to become the world ’ s highest paid player , taking home in the region of £ 800 k -a -week .