I really don't want to get excited about this, Messi seems to use us every season, however it does seem like he has gone that extra step forward this time. However, its such a complex deal and such a complex issue, i can see it dragging and dragging and then eventually him getting his way with a new president and new contract.
You might be right but Messi has enough money, he wants to add big trophies and Barca ain't offering that opportunity over the next 2 seasons in which Messi can still be Messi. If he wants to win titles in another big league and the CL, no bet would be better than a reunion with Pep. Chances are we are getting him. I just hope it's not at the expense of losing Bernardo or Jesus. We'll need players like them to compensate for Messi's weaknesses wrt high pressing.