Lionel Messi was expected to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract until June 2024 but could now leave the Ligue 1 champions in the summer to start a new adventure.
Lionel Messi is unwilling to sign a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain and could leave the French giants in the summer following a dramatic U-turn.
Messi, 35, is out of contract in June but was expected to sign a one-year extension with PSG. It is believed the Argentina captain has had a change of heart after winning the World Cup in Qatar, which was the one major trophy missing from his cabinet.
It could be argued that Messi has nothing left to prove and may return to Argentina or move to the MLS, with David Beckham’s Inter Miami interested. Barcelona are not expected to attempt to re-sign their greatest ever player due to their financial woes.
As reported by Spanish outlet Marca, Messi is not motivated to win more titles in France or the Champions League again after leading Argentina to their third World Cup and achieving his ultimate dream. PSG want the Barcelona icon to stay in Paris.
Messi’s change of heart has put several clubs on red alert. Marca claim Barcelona would love to re-sign their iconic No.10, but this contrasts with other reports. According to fellow Spanish outlet Directo Gol, it is ‘impossible’ for Messi to return to the Camp Nou.
Messi would need to accept a significantly lower salary if he returns to Barcelona, but that is also the case if he moves to Argentina. An emotional return to boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys – who he left in 2000 to join Barcelona – has been rumoured.
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