The forward, who has enjoyed a few extra days of vacation after winning the World Cup, returned to France on Tuesday and on Wednesday was back at the training ground. Pertinently, Barca President had publicly shown his PSG via Getty Images. According to fellow Spanish outlet Directo Gol, it is 'impossible' for Messi to return to the Camp Nou. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The Argentina international returned to club action with the French champions and his form has started to pick up after a slow return post-FIFA 2022 World Cup success. We all know that Barcelona are dealing with financial problems. 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"I think, and David has a relationship with him, if he does leave PSG, at the time he leaves it, we'd love to see Lionel Messi be a player at Inter Miami and be part of our community. Messi's two-year deal signed when joining from FC Barcelona in 2021 as a free agent expires on June 30. Lionel Messi, the captain of reigning World Cup champions Argentina and star forward of current French Ligue 1 champions PSG, has turned down the latter's first They are already plotting how they can manage that exit process to strengthen PSG's image. (0:33). Privacy preferences, Lionel Messi named Best FIFA Men's Player ahead of Mbappe & Benzema, Agero lets slip that Messi's considering Newell's Old Boys return. Rating every 100m transfer after Felix joins Chelsea. 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Lionel Messi contract: PSG meet with superstar's father as Inter Miami are 'interested' and MLS 'flexible' It is now March with the January transfer window long gone and Lionel Messi is yet to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract. PSG were said to be ready to offer Messi 30mn ($32.5mn) a year to sign his own extension with them, but today's news will be welcomed by Al Hilal, FC Barcelona and Inter Miami in the United States if true. Contact The report claims that Messi's four-year deal, which was signed in 2017 and runs up until June of this year, was worth 555 million Euros, or $670 million "once all add-ons are met," which makes it by far the most lucrative contract ever signed by an athlete. Article continues below advertisement Fabrizio Romano 8/8/2021. I didnt really like talking about it, but there came a time when it was already a big thing, so we went to talk to Neymar and said, Ney, if you want to win everything stay here with us.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Messis new contract with PSG will see him earn a staggering 40 million (35.4m/$45.8m) per year, making him the joint-highest earning player at the club alongside Neymar. Messi, 35, is in talks to sign a contract extension with PSG, with his current deal set to end in June. Neymar, who signed for Barcelona in 2013, lifted two La Liga titles, a Champions League and three Copa del Reys during his four seasons at the Camp Nou. 2022 World Cup winner, Lionel Messi is reportedly keen to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to extend his contract. Follow Ligue 1 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN. You may opt-out by. The 36-year-old Uruguayan striker, who left Barcelona in 2020, added that he and Messi both told Neymar he could have won everything with the Spanish club. It is now March with the January transfer window long gone and Lionel Messi is yet to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract. We have seen regular updates in Messis story regarding the summer move. An emotional return to boyhood club Newell's Old Boys - who he left in 2000 to join Barcelona - has been rumoured. We said: Neymar, England is better. The 35-year-old Argentinean's current contract with the Parisians Messi excelled in the Champions League group stage, scoring five goals in six games for PSG, but they were knocked out by Real Madrid in the Round of 16, with Messi not scoring in either leg. Lionel Messi is poised to accept a new contract offer from Paris Saint-Germain - but the deal is unlikely to be the last of the Argentine superstars club career. WebLIONEL MESSI LEAVING PSG FOR SURE - PARIS can't afford new LEO' contract! The veteran penned a two-year deal with the Ligue 1 champions after ending his 17-year relationship with Barcelona in 2021, following the Catalan clubs failure to renew his contract. "First contact with Egyptian player has already taken place. MLS club Inter Miami are also in pursuit of the Argentine, but despite reports that a deal had been agreed upon at the end of the current season Messi looks set to remain in Paris. Your login session has expired. Paul Merson predicts the result of Liverpool vs Man Utd and other PL GW 26 fixtures! It was hard. 5 min read. The more romantic move would see him make a return to Barcelona, which is now coached by his former teammate Xavi Hernandez. Lionel Messi reportedly wants to leave Paris Saint Germain. An 'embarrassing' request that Lionel Messi has allegedly made is said to be the real reason behind contract renewal talks with Paris Saint Germain reaching a standstill, according to a report. "In the event of Messi's farewell in the summer, PSG have already identified a possible replacement in Salah," TV Dello Sport journalist Rudy Galetti posted on Twitter. Here's an assessment of Messi's situation at PSG and a look at what the future could hold for him. Suarez believes that the 31-year-old Brazilian winger would have captured France Footballs sought-after Ballon dOr award for sure if he had stayed at Barcelona. Also read: Firmino Liverpool Exit: Brazilian star Roberto Firmino sets date for Liverpool farewell, Reds No.9 to leave Anfield for FREE after 2023 season Check out. Barcelona are not expected to attempt to re-sign their greatest ever player due to their financial woes. Some of these sponsors include Dior, Gorillas, Crypto.com, PlayBetR, GOAT, Snart, Good Thins, Volt, Big Cola, Sports Water and Autohero. Lionel Messi scores 700 club goals in his incredible career 28 goals with PSG & 672 with Barcelona, Lionel Messi is now the youngest and oldest player to both score and assist in a single World Cup game . The French club said in a statement that the 34-year-old Argentina star signed a two-year deal with the option for a This is Messis one of the best seasons in the last 4-5 years. The Argentine will see his contract expire at the end of the current season. His father recently met Barcelona president Joan Laporta. 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Paris Saint-Germain are hoping to make a big step forward in negotiations with Lionel Messi over his new contract by the end of the month, sources have told ESPN. He simply has to open the door to join Newell's.". However, it wont make any stance to see Messi in Spain this summer. "The doors will be open and as long as I'm a coach, it's as if he can come every day if he wants. According to Salary Sport, the Argentine gets 34.84 million a year. Meanwhile, there are just rumors only because his agent denied such things. Messi, 35, and PSG were though to be close to new He had said before the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar that it would be his last appearance at the quadrennial event. Lionel Messi has reportedly rejected Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s first contract renewal due to wage disagreement. This is a BETA experience. PSG went all-out to extend Kylian Mbappe's contract last year and have been limited financially since then so that is a significant economic consideration when debating Messi's future. I believe, and David has a relationship with him, that if he leaves PSG, at the time he leaves PSG we would love to have Messi as a player at Inter Miami and be part of our community. PSG could transfer Angel Di Maria, Mauro Icardi and Leandro Paredes, and Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino has also been rumored to be on his way out despite having a year remaining on his contract. The Argentine star, 35, will continue with PSG until at least 2024 and, therefore, will extend his presence in France for another year. The 36-year-old Uruguayan striker, who left Barcelona in 2020, added that he and Messi both told Neymar he could have won everything with the Spanish club. The future of the Argentine captain is still up in the air, following revelations that Barcelona are yet to reach an agreement with his camp for a summer move. However, a return to the Camp Nou seems unlikely given the Blaugrana's own financial issues. If this is accurate and Messi accepted a proposal from Al Hilal, he would become the world's highest soccer player and eclipse generational rival Cristiano Ronaldo who will reportedly earn $210 million a year with Al Hilal's rivals Al Nassr. 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His father then flew to Barcelona to meet Blaugrana president Joan Laporta. Messi joined PSG in 2021 on a two-year contract, with the option of renewing it for another, after an emotional farewell to Barcelona where he had spent his whole professional career. https://t.co/rLVXHqtr41, Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) February 28, 2023. Messi's father, Jorge, is expected to arrive in Paris before the end of the month to sit down with Luis Campos, PSG's sporting director, and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the club's president, to finish negotiations and conclude the agreement. Marca claim Barcelona would love to re-sign their iconic No.10, but this contrasts with other reports. Lionel Messi agreed to a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain after officially announcing his goodbye to Barcelona on Sunday, according to ESPN. Messi and his teammates have had to endure jeers from his own supporters since the club's Champions League ouster. It is now March with the January transfer window long gone and Lionel Messi is yet to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract. Messi reportedly earns 25 million ($32 million) a season as a base salary after tax. with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. The structure and length of the new contract have yet to be agreed upon, but both parties appear optimistic about finding a common ground. Can Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga's hottest team, topple Bayern for the title? The Champions League ouster at the hands of Real Madrid could lead to big changes at PSG during the summer. Lionel Messi Signs With Paris St.-Germain. Football will be better there. In Qatar, he showed that he is still at the top of the game and that is why he sees himself with the strength to continue leading PSG in the search for their long-awaited Champions League. Messi has been used across the attacking front during his eight months in Paris: He's mainly featured on the right wing, and on other occasions he has played behind the striker, or even as a false nine. Messis contract with the French side ends on June 30, 2023, but PSG have the option to extend it by a further year. The Argentine will see his contract expire at the end of the current season. Ten Hag must learn from Mourinho to ensure Man United's Carabao Cup win is just the start, Raul and Valverde are keeping Madrid prodigy Alvaro's feet on the ground, Man United must make every penny count to beat FFP and continue recovery. Other reports have suggested that several of Messi's Argentine compatriots could also be heading out. At present, although Messi's first season at PSG has been far from his best, there isn't much speculation linking him with a move away from the club. PSG went all-out to extend Kylian Mbappe's contract last year and have been limited financially since then so that is a significant economic consideration when debating Messi's future. The contract of the Liverpool right winger will expire in 2025. Spanish Supercopa, Carabao Cup, more (US), Hit or miss? Reports are saying that Messi looks unhappy with the clubs demands for a It's a possibility.". Major League Soccer side Inter Miami are the other club trying to recruit Messi, with manager Phil Neville revealing that they are working "every second of every day to bring the best players" to the club. However, Messi's priority at the moment is PSG and extending his deal with the Ligue 1 leaders. One possible destination could be Newell's Old Boys, the Argentinian club in which he played in the academy ranks from 1995 to 2000. 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Lionel Messi, the captain of reigning World Cup champions Argentina and star forward of current French Ligue 1 champions PSG, has turned down the latter's first offer to extend his current contractalbeit the parties had a verbal agreement in this regard before the start of the 2022 World Cup, reports La Vanguardia. Evolving situation." Romero said: Messi shone at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Ball for his brilliant exploits (seven goals, three assists in seven games). Modified Mar 04, 2023 02:41 IST Follow Us Comment Lionel Messi has reportedly rejected Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s first contract renewal due to wage disagreement. His current contract ends As outlined by Marca, this is likely to be a further year onto Messis current contract taking his time at the club through to the summer of 2024. The Saudis would probably be willing to eclipse Messi's salary at PSG after Al-Nassr handed Cristiano Ronaldo a reported 173m per year contract - making him the best-paid footballer on the planet. Mar 3, 2023. Not everything has gone to plan for Lionel Messi since the Argentine superstar joined Paris Saint-Germain last year. Beckham and his co-owners have been courting the forward's signature for a while. Messi was not convinced by the Ligue 1 giants' initial proposal and rejected the offer. Ultimately, Messi has a lot of options on the table and is no rush to decide whether to stay at PSG or seek a new adventure. They plan to ensure his eventual exit is marketed as Paris being the closing chapter of his career at the highest level even if he continues to play either in the MLS or back in Argentina. Lionel Messi is being linked with a move to the MLS once his contract with PSG expires at the end of the season - but it could take a blockbuster deal akin to David Question marks remain over Lionel Messi's future with Argentina after the latter won the FIFA World Cup in December. Which duo has the most goal contributions in Europe this season? The latest details on Lionel Messi's contract renewal with PSG. After ending his lengthy stay at Barcelona, Messi was hoping to excel for PSG, but even though he has had some inspired moments, there have also been some difficult times for the 34-year-old legend.