It is still unclear whether Lionel Messi will continue to play for PSG next season. More and more points to a farewell.
WHAT HAPPENED? Between Paris Saint-Germain and superstar Lionel Messi, the signs are clearly pointing to separation. The French newspaper reports The team.
WHAT IS THE BACKGROUND? Accordingly, both sides expect less and less to agree on an extension of Messi’s contract, which expires at the end of June. The headline of the relevant article reads: ‘Lionel Messi and PSG on the verge of divorce’.
Although writes The teamthat PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Messi’s father and advisor Jorge loosely agreed on a contract extension in November last year. Concrete details are said to have not yet been negotiated – and now a separation is imminent.
The main problem in the negotiations between the Parisians and the 35-year-old Argentine is financial. According to information from GOAL and SPOX Messi is not ready for a salary cut proposed by PSG.
The world champion is currently said to earn 40.5 million euros a year. In the new contract offer, PSG bid Messi loudly The team only a salary reduced by a quarter.
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WHAT’S NEXT? Should Messi not renew his contract, he will leave PSG next summer after two years on a free transfer. Ex-club Barcelona recently confirmed that they are in contact regarding a possible return. In addition, youth club Newell’s Old Boys from Argentina, the Saudi Arabian first division club Al-Hilal and MLS club Inter Miami are also interested in Messi.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is now also viewed critically by some PSG fans. In the recent Ligue 1 home game against Lyon, Messi was booed by his own supporters when his name was announced ahead of the game.
So far this season, Messi has played 33 competitive games for Paris. He scored 18 goals and 17 assists.
