Lionel Messi's contract renewal is on track. This is the message offered by Barcelona vice president Jordi Mestre after Luis Enrique's side beat Villarreal 4-1 on Saturday.

Mestre spoke to TV3 after the game and responded to reports from the Madrid press that Messi had turned down a contract offer from the club. He said that things should be wrapped up in the coming weeks.

“Everything will end up well," Mestre said. "If they’re saying there are problems [with the talks] in Madrid, then I’m delighted to be able to contradict them.

“Lionel Messi’s contract renewal is on tack. I’d say we’ve hit the final straight and in a few weeks there will be news."

Howver he could not confirm when, adding: "I cannot give an exact date, but it won’t be long.”