LIONEL MESSI has put off signing a new contract with Barcelona after going on vacation to Ibiza with club teammate Luis Suarez and Chelsea player Cesc Fabregas.
The Argentine star, 29, is taking a break after helping his country beat Brazil 1-0 in a friendly at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday.
Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan frolic together in the sea on holidayCredit: Vantage News
Messi has now opted to accompany his family to the Balearic island, where teammate Luis Suarez is also living, along with longtime Barcelona chum Fabregas and his family.
On Sunday, the three players jetted out to Ibiza to unwind and rejuvenate before what might be a watershed summer.
Fabregas was accompanied by his long-term partner Daniella Semaan and his three children, Lia, Capri, and Leonardo.
Messi, meanwhile, was joined by his soon-to-be wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their two sons, Mateo and Thiago.
The footballers Wags top up their tans in bikinis on the boatCredit: Vantage News
Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan get up close together in the picturesque settingCredit: Vantage News
Luis Suarez even took a jet-ski out for a spin, relaxing on the Mediterranean SeaCredit: Vantage News
Luis Suarez, Cesc Fabregas and Lionel Messi took their families out on holiday to Ibiza this weekendCredit: Vantage News
Luis Suarez enjoys some down-time with his other half on holiday in IbizaCredit: Vantage News
Cesc Fabregas shows off his diving skills in the ocean while on holiday in IbizaCredit: Vantage News
Lionel Messi leapt off the edge of their boat during the holiday in IbizaCredit: Vantage News
Lionel Messi speeds around on a jet ski while on holidayCredit: Vantage News
Barcelona stars and their families relax on a boat in Ibiza during their holidayCredit: Vantage News
Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas proves he is still close to his former Barcelona team-mates by going on holiday with themCredit: Vantage News
Cesc Fabregas dives into the ocean while Lionel Messi watches onCredit: Vantage News
Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas and their families jetted off to Ibiza togetherCredit: Splash News
Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas enjoy themselves on a boat in IbizaCredit: Vantage News
Pals looked in relaxed mood as they chilled on a boat in the Balearic islandCredit: Vantage News
While Messi is yet to sign a new contract with the Spanish giants, Fabregas could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge.
Since Antonio Conte took control at Chelsea, the Spanish midfielder has played a small part.
Despite thriving in his limited appearances, he remains unpopular at the Premier League champions and could be on the move this summer.
Meanwhile, Messi’s father, Jorge, has remained in Barcelona to begin contract negotiations.
Daniella Semaan has three children with Cesc Fabregas as well as two from a previous relationshipCredit: Splash News
Cesc Fabregas was joined by partner Daniella Semaan and their three childrenCredit: Splash News
Lionel Messi was accompanied by soon-to-be wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their two childrenCredit: Splash News
Cesc Fabregas headed off on holiday as his future at Chelsea is up in their airCredit: Splash News
Luis Suarez was also spotted walking around the Balearic island this weekendCredit: Splash News
Sofia Balbi, Luis Suarez’s wife, was also photographed in Ibiza with her husband.Photographer: Splash News
After joining the Nou Camp side as a teenager, the Argentine superstar intends to stay with the La Liga giants for the rest of his career.
Both parties are trying to reach an agreement on a new five-year contract before Messi’s 30th birthday on June 24.