His latest statement to extend his contract, I'm pretty happy about. First he openly welcomes any competition, he goes to Martinez in the Inter-match, in general he looks less obsessive and egocentral on the pitch and now he maybe wants to extend his contract. His wife is from Spain, his children have a life there, he has a really good relationship to Messi similar in age to and his career is retirement isn't that far of the future. So maybe he really wouldnt mind getting a pay-cut and be a second choice striker in Barca.
Also I think it's important for Messi and so Barca. Messi plays as long as he is happy, and having close friends around would help him to stay motivated. And if that