This question has been preoccupying many football fans since Thursday evening: Where will Lionel Messi play next season? A move to PSG could be seen.
Lionel Messi will leave FC Barcelona. The club officially announced this on Thursday. It is still unclear where the Argentine will be headed. However, a favorite is already emerging.
Various media reports unanimously that Messi is said to have already been in contact with PSG on Thursday. On Friday, the talks between the club and the superstar should be intensified. Noisy The Athletic Messi even spoke directly to PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday.
Messi’s contract in Barcelona has expired. The 34-year-old and the Catalans could not agree on a new working paper. Barcelona officially announced the split on Thursday.
Lionel Messi: PSG now favorite to sign?
According to Spanish media reports, Messi is said to have previously assumed that he would remain at his club. Accordingly, the Argentine is said to have reacted shocked by the news that the paths of the club and the player are going their separate ways. An offer by Messi to accept further financial losses has been rejected by Barca, reports Sport.
The reason for the decision of the Catalans are apparently the regulations of the Spanish league. Accordingly, Barca have to significantly reduce their spending. Apparently too clear to be able to continue paying Messi.
In addition to PSG, which now looks like the favorite in the race for the superstar due to the early contact with Messi, Manchester City are also considered to be a possible new employer for Messi. Chelsea FC has also been traded as a possible new club.
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