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Messi Sr: There's no danger of Lionel leaving Barcelona

Talking to radio broadcaster Cadena SER, Jorge Messi has eased fears of his son departing the Camp Nou, despite being yet to renew.

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Messi Sr: There's no danger of Lionel leaving Barcelona

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Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, has moved to play down talk of his son departing Barcelona, according to Spanish radio station Cadena SER.

Fears Messi could see out Barcelona deal

On Wednesday, he was reported by the programme 'El Larguero' to have said "there is no danger" of Messi Jr leaving Barça, despite being yet to sign a new deal.

The striker's contract renewal is the chief current concern in the Ciudad Condal, with fears he could run down his present agreement, which expires in 2018.

Contract talks said to be on course

However, Cadena SER said talks between Barça chiefs and Jorge Messi - who is the player's agent - are ongoing and are on course.

Although Messi Sr is not currently in Spain, negotiations are understood to be being held via telephone.

Messi extension would follow on from Suárez, Neymar

Neymar and Luis Suárez, the other two members of Barcelona's 'MSN' strikeforce, both penned extended terms with Los Azulgranas late last year.