Aguero: Messi will stay at Barcelona unless something catastrophic happens

Sergio Aguero believes Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will retire at Camp Nou as he "loves" the La Liga champions.

"Leo is a player who is already a symbol and legend of Barcelona, but things happen in football," Aguero told El Chiringuito TV.

"Many players have changed for Leo and he stayed at Barcelona. He loves the club, he identifies with Barcelona, he is comfortable and happy.

"No matter how many things happen, he will continue. Unless something catastrophic happens."

Messi had scored 19 La Liga goals and 24 across all competitions for La Liga leaders Barca prior to the campaign coming to a halt.

Barca were two points clear of bitter rivals Real Madrid through 27 matches at the time of postponement last month.

Messi will "have no trouble" signing a contract extension at Barcelona, according to the club's former president Joan Laporta.