From France they put an end to the rumors of Messi’s departure and take it for granted that he will renew until at least 2023 after three months of talks with PSG
After winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with the Argentina team, in France they already take it for granted that Lionel Messi reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to extend his contract for at least one more season.
According to information from the newspaper Le Parisien, the Albiceleste star gave his word to the club’s leaders during the ecumenical event. However, the outlet specified that the talks between the parties had been taking place for three months. At the moment, only the signature and the official announcement would remain. The exact duration of the extension is not yet known.
According to the reports of this tabloid, the dialogues between Messi and PSG have been taking place in a positive way since December since the Argentine’s environment is fully adapted to the Parisian dynamics.
In the middle of the World Cup, before the final between Argentina and France, the president of the club, Nasser Al Khelaïfi confirmed that Messi had given him his word to sit down to negotiate after Qatar. “I have repeated it a thousand times. He is very happy in Paris. I see you happy. We will sit down to negotiate after the World Cup”.
For several months, rumors of a possible departure to MLS were gaining strength and there was even talk of David Beckham signing for Inter Miami. Also, a return of ‘La Pulga’ to his native team in Argentina, Newell’s, was outlined.
Now, everything seems to indicate that Messi will continue his adventure in France at least until the end of 2023. The striker was six months away from the end of his contract and from January you could have started talks with other teams.
Messi was the star of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, breaking 12 records, scoring seven goals, three assists and getting his second Ballon d’Or at the top football event. With PSG he also improved his performance after a weak first season. 17 annotations and 17 assists in 27 games have made merit for the 10 to receive a renewal offer.