Barcelona have made contact with the father of Lionel Messi about opening new contract talks.

Jorge Messi was informed Barca wish to extend his deal by a year. He is currently tied to Barca until 2021.

Messi Snr has been in Barcelona this week and was spotted at both the Johan Cruyff Estadi and the Nou Camp over the last 48 hours as he took in last night's El Clasico.

Messi's current deal carries a break clause which can be triggered at the end of every season. However, the club captain has always stated he is happy where he is and has no immediate plans to quit the Blaugrana.

Should he sign this new proposal, it will mark the ninth contract of Messi's pro career.