Suarez calls on Barcelona’s board to match Messi’s ambitions

Luis Suarez has urged Barcelona to keep talisman Lionel Messi by matching the ambitions of the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.

The 33-year-old has just under a year left on his £500,000 a week contract at the Nou Camp and speculation about his future remains rife.

Messi is expected to extend his stay at Barcelona despite concerns with boss Quique Setien and the club’s board.

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Suarez told Mundo Deportivo Barcelona still need to convince him to stay.

‘What he would like is a winning project, an exciting project,’ he said.

‘But it’s a situation that he has had to manage with his family and, in this case, with his dad, and be conscious of the decision he has to take.

‘I don’t see Messi playing for any other team.

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‘Leo will take the decision based on what’s best for him and with his family in mind. Being his friend, I would always recommend that he plays where he feels comfortable and happy.

‘I think the family is really happy in Barcelona and, if he’s happy in Barcelona, then he should continue with Barcelona. If he needs a change, he will know what he needs for his own well-being.’