According to Dominique Severac, a journalist for Le Parisien, Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are not on the same page regarding two essential aspects of the negotiations for a new contract.At the end of the season, the Ligue 1 giants’ contract with the Argentinian icon comes to an end.
The Parc des Princes organization has made it clear that they want to bind him to a new contract.In January, it was said that Messi and PSG had agreed on a contract extension. However, according to L’Equipe, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is considering leaving Paris.
There is expanding vulnerability about the 2022 FIFA World Cup champ’s future with the French club as things stand. At the conclusion of the season, he may leave the team as a free agent.Severac explained why talks over a new deal are not moving in the right direction in an interview with I’Equipe du Soir.
He made it clear that Lionel Messi and the Parisians disagree on two important points.The aforementioned source claims that Messi wants a two-year contract while PSG are only offering one. In addition, there is disagreement between the parties regarding the salary.
Therefore, it remains to be seen whether Les Parisiens will be able to resolve the issue and persuade the Argentine to sign a new contract. They will need to act quickly if they want to keep the player because the season is coming to an end soon.
If Messi decides to leave Christophe Galtier’s team as a free agent, he will undoubtedly have plenty of options. He has been intensely connected with a re-visitation of Barcelona notwithstanding the club’s monetary limitations.
The 35-year-old is also considering a move outside of Europe, as Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team, is interested in him. Al-Hilal, a team in the Saudi Pro League, is prepared to give him a huge contract as well.
In 2021, Lionel Messi joined PSG:
Before the 2021-22 season, Lionel Messi ended his 21-year association with Barcelona. The Catalans were no longer able to pay him his wages, so he had to leave the club.
The forward signed a two-year contract with PSG after joining them on a free transfer. Since then, he has played 66 games for them, scoring 29 goals and assisting on 32 others.