Advertisement Also read: Firmino Liverpool Exit: Brazilian star Roberto Firmino sets date for Liverpool farewell, Reds No.9 to leave Anfield for FREE after 2023 season Check out. 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. PSG via Getty Images. Modified Mar 04, 2023 02:41 IST Follow Us Comment Lionel Messi has reportedly rejected Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s first contract renewal due to wage disagreement. The 36-year-old Uruguayan striker, who left Barcelona in 2020, added that he and Messi both told Neymar he could have won everything with the Spanish club. Messi PSG Contract: The latest update in Messi and PSG contract story will give Barca fans a slice of happiness. An 'embarrassing' request that Lionel Messi has allegedly made is said to be the real reason behind contract renewal talks with Paris Saint Germain reaching a standstill, according to a report. Here's an assessment of Messi's situation at PSG and a look at what the future could hold for him. with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. The forward, who has enjoyed a few extra days of vacation after winning the World Cup, returned to France on Tuesday and on Wednesday was back at the training ground. The latest details on Lionel Messi's contract renewal with PSG. Lionel Messi is poised to accept a new contract offer from Paris Saint-Germain - but the deal is unlikely to be the last of the Argentine superstars club career. Something went wrong, please try again later. Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Barcelona are yet to make an offer for Messi and no agreement has been reached, Sports Brief has reported. Lionel Messi scores 700 club goals in his incredible career 28 goals with PSG & 672 with Barcelona, Lionel Messi is now the youngest and oldest player to both score and assist in a single World Cup game . Messi, 34, was linked with a shock move to Al Hilal on Thursday but is happy in Paris and won't be joining Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, according to sources. The 35-year-old Argentinean's current contract with the Parisians Marca claim Barcelona would love to re-sign their iconic No.10, but this contrasts with other reports. 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 is Messis one of the best seasons in the last 4-5 years. https://t.co/rLVXHqtr41, Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) February 28, 2023. Messis PSG contract expiration date is due next summer, which led to a buzz he may return to Barcelona. We all know that Barcelona are dealing with financial problems. That's despite the fact that Messi would be 39 by the end of the competition. Photos by Sebastien Muylaert/Aurelien Meunier. Messi has been outstanding this season for Ligue 1 giants and PSG are keen to offer the 35-year-old a contract renewal. He signed a two-season deal with PSG until June 2023 with an option to extend for a third season. Barcelona, Messi is set to join P.S.G. The same report indicated that the club would entertain a potential Neymar departure, while Kylian Mbappe is rumored to be leaving when his contract expires in June 2022. (0:33). However, many of his Argentine teammates are urging him to feature at the next one in USA-Mexico-Canada. Almost a fortnight ago, Mundo Deportivo broke the news that Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal were reporedly ready to offer Messi a mouthwatering deal of up to $350 million a year. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Lionel Messi reportedly wants to leave Paris Saint Germain. Messis contract negotiations keep moving along since the talks for a new agreement were confirmed a couple of weeks ago. Leaving F.C. Once finished and with the euphoria of having lifted the title, Messi has been able to sit down and talk. The legendary forward has been selected by La Abiceleste for their upcoming friendlies against Panama (March 23) and Curacao (March 28). Inter Miami CEO spoke about the possibility of signing Messi. For There is no rush in the process since the intention of both parties is to reach an agreement. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It could be argued that Messi has nothing left to prove and may return to Argentina or move to the MLS, with David Beckham's Inter Miami interested. Lionel Messi has reportedly rejected Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s first contract renewal due to wage disagreement. Beckham and his co-owners have been courting the forward's signature for a while. "The doors will be open and as long as I'm a coach, it's as if he can come every day if he wants. However, a return to the Camp Nou seems unlikely given the Blaugrana's own financial issues. A Sky Sports report indicated that he would instead remain for a second season with the squad built around him. Messi reportedly earns 25 million ($32 million) a season as a base salary after tax. Things happened very suddenly, it was not my objective to leave Barcelona, and everything about it was very abrupt. The Argentina international shook the world of football in the summer when his tenure at the Spanish club came to a dramatic end. He deserves it. Lionel Messi is poised to accept a new contract offer from Paris Saint-Germain - but the deal is unlikely to be the last of the Argentine superstars club career. The Saudis would probably be willing to eclipse Messi's salary at PSG after Al-Nassr handed Cristiano Ronaldo a reported 173m per year contract - making him the best-paid footballer on the planet. According to fellow Spanish outlet Directo Gol, it is 'impossible' for Messi to return to the Camp Nou. According to FC Barcelona expert Gerard Romero, one of the top sources on Barca's transfer dealings in the last summer window, Messi has no intention of renewing his PSG deal. Romero said: Messi shone at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Ball for his brilliant exploits (seven goals, three assists in seven games). Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said in February: "Leo Messi is still one of the best players in the world, his skills have not diminished. AFP. At the time of his signing with PSG, insiders indicated that he also got a cut of player image rights and jersey sales, with the potential of bumping his annual salary into the $75-million range. Messi's current contract runs until the end of this season, but the PSG management wants to continue their collaboration for another year. 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. Contract extension? "What I do know is that it depends on him, beyond any call that we can make. Messi joined PSG in 2021 on a two-year contract, with the option of renewing it for another, after an emotional farewell to Barcelona where he had spent his whole professional career. The latter left the door open for Messi to go back. Reports are saying that Messi looks unhappy with the clubs demands for a wage reduction. Privacy preferences, Lionel Messi named Best FIFA Men's Player ahead of Mbappe & Benzema, Agero lets slip that Messi's considering Newell's Old Boys return. "I like Paris a lot more now, I have discovered the city and I find it magnificent," Messi explained, in quotes carried by Le Parisien last month. Fabrizio Romano 8/8/2021. There were some reports stating that Messi can move to the MLS club but the player himself denied all these things. 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. Follow the major changes at the Nou Camp in our FREE Barca newsletter. with his current deal expiring at the end of the 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. Messi has been refusing to answer phone calls made on behalf of a negotiator close to Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who is desperate for the Argentine star to return to the Camp Nou but his negotiating tactic has so far proven unsuccessful. Lionel Messi has received a formal two-year contract offer from Paris Saint-Germain. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner currently earns about 30 million euros annually after taxes. New Paris Saint-Germain signing, Lionel Messi, has revealed who convinced him to join the French Ligue 1 giants. Messi said the PSG dressing room convinced him to accept the transfer move to the Parisians. The Argentine captain officially joined PSG on Tuesday night as a free agent from Barcelona. Mas told the Miami Herald:"Leo Messi is still one of the best players in the world, his skills have not diminished. Neymar, who signed for Barcelona in 2013, lifted two La Liga titles, a Champions League and three Copa del Reys during his four seasons at the Camp Nou. 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. I will always be grateful. Which duo has the most goal contributions in Europe this season? PSGs intention is for people to associate the Argentine superstar with their club and not to Barcelona. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Lionel Messi has reportedly agreed to join PSG after leaving FC Barcelona. Ex-FC Barcelona star and free agent Lionel Messi has agreed to join PSG, according to various reports, with his father and agent Jorge expected to meet with the Ligue 1 giants in the next few hours. 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Suarez also spoke about his close relationship with both Messi and Neymar on the pitch and off it, with the ex-Liverpool star telling them he came to Barcelona to win. Actualizado a 16/02/2023 10:07 EST. Messi, who will celebrate his 36 th birthday next summer, will pen a new deal at the Parc des Princes. It is now March with the January transfer window long gone and Lionel Messi is yet to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Lionel Messi has said he will return to live in Barcelona after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain ends and would like to become a technical director when he retires from playing, preferably at his former club. 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. The Argentine icon's future is uncertain, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. Spanish outlet La Vanguardia reports that PSG are mindful of financial fairplay rules. Messi's two-year deal signed when joining from FC Barcelona in 2021 as a free agent expires on June 30. Ten Hag must learn from Mourinho to ensure Man United's Carabao Cup win is just the start, Raul and Valverde are keeping Madrid prodigy Alvaro's feet on the ground, Man United must make every penny count to beat FFP and continue recovery. Latest update on star's contract and rumored Barcelona return, in a teary press conference he said farewell. |. - Hit or miss? The iconic attacker agreed a new one-year deal in principle with the French giants before the international tournament in Qatar. Contact An emotional return to boyhood club Newell's Old Boys - who he left in 2000 to join Barcelona - has been rumoured. Messi excelled in the Champions League group stage, scoring five goals in six games for PSG, but they were knocked out by Real Madrid in the Round of 16, with Messi not scoring in either leg. It was not specified why the actor changed his mind. Some of these sponsors include Dior, Gorillas, Crypto.com, PlayBetR, GOAT, Snart, Good Thins, Volt, Big Cola, Sports Water and Autohero. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup? Now, all eyes on Barcelona who is in the plan to recall their superstar at Camp Nou. Mar 3, 2023. I'm an optimist at heart. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / Follow Football LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. - Stream on ESPN+: Spanish Supercopa, Carabao Cup, more (US). As reported by Spanish outlet Marca, Messi is not motivated to win more titles in France or the Champions League again after leading Argentina to their third World Cup and achieving his ultimate dream. The 34-year-olds previous contract, which expired at the end of June, was revealed by Spanish newspaper El Mundo to be worth $672 million and made him the For weeks leading up to his shock move to France, the popular sentiment was that Messi and Barcelona would find a way to fit his salary into a revamped budget given the constraints forced upon the club by revenue shortfalls instigated by the COVID-19 pandemic. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published18:22,04 March 2023 GMT@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated18:24,04 March 2023 GMT. Messi currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain and spends much of his time overseas, though he often visits Rosario where he has a home in the suburb of Funes. Rating every 100m transfer after Felix joins Chelsea. 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 Messi has been heavily linked with a return to Camp Nou, as the club chief Joan Laporta and current manager Xavi have both spoken about the 35-year-olds return. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi waves to supporters as he arrives at his hotel in Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. The veteran penned a two-year deal with the Ligue 1 champions after ending his 17-year relationship with Barcelona in 2021, following the Catalan clubs failure to renew his contract.