Despite the best strikers being lined up, nothing is going right at PSG, as it is almost certain that Lionel Messi will not continue for the next season. After the World Cup in Qatar, there was news that PSG was ready to continue the contract with Messi at any cost, but nothing has been decided even after months. Not that, but the latest indications are that the player will leave the club and is not interested in continuing.
Quoting a senior representative, news agency AFP also reported that the club is not interested in renewing the contract with the star. PSG will no longer be interested in renewing the contract after the changes in the club. No contract yet. Out is not sure. “Outside is more likely,” says the official. Messi came to PSG in 2021 on a two-year contract. The star, who will turn 36 next June, was booed by PSG fans in the last matches. The team’s early exit from the Champions League and poor performance in League One have angered the management. In 2023, PSG lost eight of the 18 games played by the team. PSG, who were eliminated earlier in the French Cup, are leading in League One with six points, but anything can happen in the upcoming matches. Messi played 67 matches for the team and scored 29 goals. PSG pays Messi 4.38 crore dollars (Rs 358 crore) a year. It is indicated that it will be difficult to renew the contract for such a high amount due to UEFA’s financial disciplinary regulations.
Taking this as an opportunity, European giants Barcelona and Manchester United are eyeing Messi, according to reports. Messi is also interested in returning to Barcelona, where he played for two decades. However, the biggest challenge in front of the club is that there is no money to spend on Messi, who is one of the highest paid players in football. Club president Rafael Yuste says that he will be very happy if the player comes.
At the same time, the Spanish media ‘Marca’ reports that the Alhilal club is trying to bring Messi to the team by paying a higher amount than Al Nasr of the Saudi Pro League paid for Cristiano. Inter Miami of the American League is also trying to get the player.