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Journalist Gerard Romero, reports that Lionel Messi is no longer sure he wants to renew his contract with PSG and moving to MLS<\/a> is once again a possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, every move pointed to Lionel Messi renewing his deal with Ligue 1’s Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and any speculations about him moving to MLS in the near future were mere rumours.
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Read also: <\/strong>Highly-rated 19-Year-Old Striker Jhon Dur\u00e1n Signed By Aston Villa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it seems things might have changed and according to a report by Barcelona journalist Gerard Romero, Messi is no longer confident about extending his relationship with PSG. This recent development has once again opened up conversations for the Best Player award winner to move to the MLS in the forthcoming summer market or the 2024 campaign.
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Messi will end his contract with PSG in June of this year, and according to Romero, the legendary player is closer to becoming a free agent than he is to extending his stay with the Ligue 1 club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speculations about Messi joining the MLS have been ongoing for a while now, and the Argentine has been linked with Inter Miami and New York City FC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These MLS clubs are the possible destinations for the 35-year-old.
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However, other leagues would be keen on bringing him into their side.
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It has been revealed that the Roshn Saudi League might want to add Lionel Messi’s name to their portfolio. Especially after the media buzz surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr gave rise to the Saudi Pro League being broadcast in France, Portugal, and Italy after media deals were brokered locally.
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Journalist Gerard Romero, reports that Lionel Messi is no longer sure he wants to renew his contract with PSG and moving to MLS is once again a possibility. At the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, every move pointed to Lionel Messi renewing his deal with Ligue 1’s Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and any speculations about him moving to MLS in the near future were mere rumours. Read also: Highly-rated 19-Year-Old Striker Jhon Dur\u00e1n Signed By Aston Villa However, it seems things might have changed and according to a report by Barcelona journalist Gerard Romero, Messi is no longer confident about extending his relationship with PSG. This recent development has once again opened up conversations for the Best Player award winner to move to the MLS in the forthcoming summer market or the 2024 campaign. Messi will end his contract with PSG in June of this year, and according to Romero, the legendary player is closer to becoming a free agent than he is to extending his stay with the Ligue 1 club. Other Options For Messi Speculations about Messi joining the MLS have been ongoing for a while now, and the Argentine has been linked with Inter Miami and New York City FC. These MLS clubs are the possible destinations for the 35-year-old. However, other leagues would be keen on bringing him into their side. It has been revealed that the Roshn Saudi League might want to add Lionel Messi’s name to their portfolio. 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