Messi went public with his grievances last year when Barcelona blocked him from leaving the club on a technicality.
With the Argentine washing dirty laundry in public, there were suggestions that he was more or less certain to leave the club this summer when his current deal expires.
Manchester City have been termed favourites to reunite Messi with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad, but the tide has turned since Joan Laporta became the club’s president again this month.
And according to Catalan sports daily Sport, Barcelona are now confident of keeping Messi and convincing him to sign a new contract.
Manchester City also claimed to have closed the file on getting the charismatic Argentine and believe he is set to stay at Barcelona.
They have decided against making an offer as they are convinced that he will sign a new contract at the Camp Nou.
The Premier League giants are planning a big summer ahead and are expected to spend massive cash amidst other clubs tightening budgets.
But Messi will not be part of their plans for the next transfer window despite his relationship with Barcelona looking untenable last year.
