Barcelona are not messing around

Lionel Messi is turning heads, especially at his club team Barcelona where, far from selling the player, they have extended his deal.

Messi, playing for Argentina, has been the sensation of the FIFA Youth Cup in the Netherlands. His confidence, decisiveness, and end product has brought praise from Diego Maradona, the national coach and many writers.

FC Barcelona have contracted the player until 2010 and notably Messi is Barcelona’s youngest ever goalscorer. Foreshadowing? From his games at the youth cup, it looks like it. He’s brilliant.

The buzz around the player has increased steeply in the last few days and his game winning performance against Brazil are clear evidence the player is set for a senior international call up.

Barcelona are one of the most impressive sides in Europe at the moment.

Thy have extended all their stars, signed Mark van Bommel, and have great prospects like Messi and 20 year old Argentinian Maxi Lopez who as a substitute blasted that goal and set up Samuel Eto’o for the second when Barca beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League.