As reported by AS, he said:"It would be a double pleasure for me, as president of Newell's,to bring a player of his characteristics in, for him to wear the shirt so that his fans can see him as well. 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. His father then flew to Barcelona to meet Blaugrana president Joan Laporta. As also reported by Marca, Messi will be offered another two-year contract with the Ligue 1 champions, in a bid to shut down the rumours of an impending return to Barcelona. Follow the major changes at the Nou Camp in our FREE Barca newsletter. His current contract ends Lionel Messi was expected to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract until June 2024 but could now leave the Ligue 1 champions in the summer to start a new That PSG money is chump change compared to what Messi made in his last contract with Barcelona. Messi ended a two-decade era at Barca this summer after the financially-troubled La Liga club were unable to afford his The latest details on Lionel Messi's contract renewal with PSG. The more romantic move would see him make a return to Barcelona, which is now coached by his former teammate Xavi Hernandez. I am very happy for Leo Messi and proud that a Paris Saint-Germain player has won the Player of the Year award of FIFA. The Argentine will see his contract expire at the end of the current season. Contact The cash-strapped Catalans failed to navigate a strict La Liga salary cap when Messi became a free agent, which allowed PSG to step in and sign the Argentine on a two-year deal. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. This is a BETA experience. Is Lionel Messi leaving PSG? After a difficult debut campaign in Paris, he has netted 12 goals and provided 14 assists this term and has spoken of his happiness at adapting to life in France this term. 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 report further indicates that Messi's worth has skyrocketed after winning the World Cup, meaning PSG will be compelled to offer him a pay increase. According to Salary Sport, the Argentine gets 34.84 million a year. 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The Argentina international returned to Messi would need to accept a significantly lower salary if he returns to Barcelona, but that is also the case if he moves to Argentina. We said: Neymar, England is better. - Hit or miss? A Sky Sports report indicated that he would instead remain for a second season with the squad built around him. And it seems that everything is more than clear. The contract of the Liverpool right winger will expire in 2025. Lionel Messi has just six months remaining on his PSG contract, Lionel Messi has re-found his goal scoring form for PSG this campaign after a difficult debut season, Messi left Barcelona in 2021 in a tearful farewell press conference. Now, all eyes on Barcelona who is in the plan to recall their superstar at Camp Nou. 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. Messi, 35, received the official written offer last week, but he was dissatisfied with the amount of his salary. Lionel Messi won the FIFA The Best 2022 award for best player of the year. Paul Merson predicts the result of Liverpool vs Man Utd and other PL GW 26 fixtures! According to Marca, the star's father and agent, Jorge Messi will travel to Paris in the coming weeks to meet with the club directors, as they bid to agree on the final details about the duration of the contract and wages. 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. Lionel Messi is unwilling to sign a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain and could leave the French giants in the summer following a dramatic U-turn. However, MSN came to a surprising end after PSG splashed out an eye-watering 200m to bring Neymar to the French capital in 2017. It's a possibility.". In his first season away from FC Barcelona, Messi did lift silverware: He won the French Ligue 1 title, but he could not help the Parisian heavyweights get past the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League or the French Cup (Coupe de France). 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. But, the former Barcelona forward has not yet agreed on the terms of his new contract. 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. Advertisement We will push. Messi PSG Contract: The latest update in Messi and PSG contract story will give Barca fans a slice of happiness. Follow Ligue 1 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN. They were booed by PSG fans in a 3-0 win over Bordeaux in March 2022 in the first match after the elimination from the continental tournament the team has never won. "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. He emerged as more of a facilitator for the star-studded side than a goal scorer, registering more assists (13) than goals (9) with four matches remaining in 2021-22. Vanguardia: Messi refused to renew contract with PSG due to financial conditionsMOSCOW, March 4 - RIA Novosti. If Messi doesnt get agree on the clubs wages, what will be the future of the 35-year-old star? It's a possibility.". However, Lionel Messi has reportedly rejected Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s first contract renewal due to wage disagreement. Winning the World Cup with Argentina has made the 35-year-old reluctant to do so, Romero claims, with Messi wishing to evaluate other things as per his next step. He signed a two-season deal with PSG until June 2023 with an option to extend for a third season. The Argentina international's contract expires at the end of the season, but both parties have agreed in principle to continue Messi's stay in France. 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 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. Messi, 35, is currently renegotiating a contract with Paris Saint-Germain that ends this year amid speculation that the soccer superstar could decide to end his career playing for one of the local Rosario clubs, Newells. I will always be grateful. Messi, who has 12 goals and 14 assists for PSG in all competitions this season, moved to PSG from Barcelona in 2021 on a two-year contract, which expires in the summer. Lionel Messi was given a guard of honour by his PSG teammates on his return to training after winning the World Cup with Argentina. Lionel Messi has no intention of renewing his expiring contract with Paris Saint Germain, according to reports. Passion for Real Sociedad runs as deep as San Sebastian's love for Basque culture and cuisine, Top 10 greatest FA Cup shocks after Grimsby stun Southampton, Infighting of Women's World Cup faves Spain, France, Canada reveals big issues in the sport. - Stream on ESPN+: Spanish Supercopa, Carabao Cup, more (US). All questions will be answered later in the summer. Which could do you think Lionel Messi should join? Watch this space. Lionel Messi has confirmed that he intends on moving back to Barcelona when his contract at Paris Saint-Germain comes to an end and may look to return to his former club as well. "In the first year, there was a huge change. Lionel Messi signs two-year deal - with option for a third - worth 25m per year after tax; the 34-year-old was set to sign a new five-year contract at Barcelona but Last year, Messi was not happy in Paris; struggling to grasp the French language with his young family, who were happy with their life in Barcelona prior to the club no longer be able to renew his contract with the last-minute nature of his departure seemingly causing friction between the player and the clubs board. |. 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.. Messi, 35, has been in red-hot form for Christophe Galtier's side, scoring 17 goals and contributing 16 assists in 28 games across competitions. Lionel Messi agreed to a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain after officially announcing his goodbye to Barcelona on Sunday, according to ESPN. with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. PSG face Chateauroux this Friday, January 6, in the French Cup, although everything seems to indicate that he could return to action on January 11 against Angers at the Parc des Princes. Laporta had planned to meet with his former star player during his visit to the Ballon d'Or awards in Paris in October, but such attempts were unsuccessful.