Lionel Messi joined PSG in 2021 on a two-season deal with an option for another year after having spent his entire professional career with Barcelona
Lionel Messi will celebrate his World Cup triumph by agreeing to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, local media claimed Wednesday, as he attempts to steer the French side to an elusive Champions League title. The 35-year-old, who led Argentina to victory in the World Cup final against France in Qatar last weekend, will pen a one-season extension to his current deal in the French capital, which expires in the summer. Le Parisian and RMC Sport reported that Messi would sit down with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and other top club officials when returning after the World Cup break.
Messi joined PSG in 2021 on a two-season deal with an option for another year after having spent his entire professional career with Barcelona.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner collected four Champions League titles in 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2015 in Spain and 10 La Liga crowns.
On Sunday, he inspired Argentina to a penalty shootout win over France in the World Cup final after the epic match had finished 3-3 in extra time.
Messi, named player of the tournament, scored twice in the game, with PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe grabbing a hat-trick for France.
Messi joined Les Parisiens last year on a Bosman deal after Barça were unable to hand him a new contract due to the club’s financial issues. After having found it hard initially in France, the 35-year-old has been in sublime form this season.
Having recently led Argentina to their first World Cup triumph since 1986, the all-time great was expected to shift his focus on the matter of his future. However, if the aforementioned report is to be believed, that may have already been taken care of.
Messi’s current contract with PSG expires at the end of the season. It has given way to speculations about a comeback to Barcelona while MLS club Inter Miami are also said to be keen on securing his services.
