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Lionel Messi to sign a new contract after he returns from his honeymoon
Goal understands that Lionel Messi is ready to sign a new deal with the Catalans, ending all the speculations about his future. Messi married long-term girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo last week and is expected to report to training on July 12. Messi's current deal expires next season and the Argentine is ready to sign a three-year extension. This new deal will see him earn €22 million per year after tax which, making him the world's highest-paid footballer.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale to stay put
According to AS, Ronaldo has reportedly told club president Florentino Perez that he will be at the Santiago Bernabeu next season. The tax evasion allegations against Ronaldo had thrown his future into doubt but he has now decided against leaving Madrid. Meanwhile, Gareth Bale has also made it clear that he is ready to fight for his place in Madrid even if the club sign Kylian Mbappe. The Welshman was linked with a move back to England.
Diego Simeone to sign a new deal soon
AS understands that El Cholo has decided to commit to Atletico Madrid. Simeone is in talks with the club over extending his deal for two years with his current one set to expire next year. This news will be a bitter blow for Inter Milan who wanted Simeone at the San Siro next summer.
