It is more likely that Lionel Messi will be back in Barcelona this summer, according to a 90min report.
The football news website claims that the Argentina international is edging closer to a sensational return to Barcelona after growing dissatisfied in Paris.
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Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain from the Catalan club in 2021 after Barca’s precarious financial position left them unable to negotiate a new contract. His departure, after a 21-year association with the club, sent shockwaves around the world, with club officials, supporters and the player himself believing that he would only ever play for Barcelona in his career.
His arrival at Parc des Princes was expected to usher the club into a new phase of dominance in Europe, helping them to win the Champions League. However, two seasons after his arrival, the Parisians are far from achieving that objective after crashing out of this season’s competition to Bayern Munich at the round of 16 stage.
With Messi’s contract officially up in the summer, PSG could lose the player this summer. Although the French side can extend the contract for another 12 months, the player must also agree to it. They have opened negotiations with Messi but are far from an agreement.
Talks between both sides have been amicable, but PSG’s hopes of tying Messi down have quickly disappeared, and discussions have been held with other interested parties.
Messi is considering his options and is angling towards an emotional return to Barcelona, with the Catalan giants desperate to return Messi to where they feel his home.
Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ittihad have also tabled an offer, while David Beckham-owned Inter Miami have also proposed proposals to the 35-year-old.
