Barcelona fans on Wednesday (5th July) expressed their delight with the news that striker Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension, keeping him at the Spanish La Liga club until 2021.

Barcelona fans have been celebrating Lionel Messi's new contract.

The Argentine ace has agreed to extend his deal until 2021.

Unsurprisingly the news has been warmly received by Barca fans.

Barca fan, Carlos Gimenez, shared his joy...

SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Carlos Gimenez, Barcelona supporter (On Lionel Messi's contract extension)

"Phenomenal. For me Messi is the best player that has ever existed, in Barcelona and in the world and I would keep him in the club until he is 50 years old."

Messi made his Barca debut aged 17 back in 2004.

He has since scored a club record 507 goals in 583 matches. Winning eight La Liga titles, four Champions League's and five Ballon d'Or awards.