Messi may be nearing the end of his career The Barcelona star made the remarks during a speech on Monday in Paris, after winning a record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or award.

The Ballon d’Or recognizes the best male and female players in the world Lionel Messi, via statement Lionel Messi, via statement Messi has a clause in his contract that would allow him to walk away from Barcelona at the end of the season.

Barcelona is working with Messi on a contract extension, which would be his 10th professional deal with the club.