Report: Messi’s father suspends meeting regarding PSG transfer

Jorge Messi, Messi’s father and agent, reportedly suspended a meeting regarding the hypothetical life of the Argentinian player in Paris. He cancelled the event when Joan Laporta started his race for Barcelona’s presidency, says Cadena Ser.

The meeting had to happen in Punta Cana and lots of aspects had to be discussed, including a possible life in the French capital for the crack. Despite the initial thought that this report gives, the meeting only was supposed to happen to discuss life in Paris and not a direct transfer to PSG.

Everything changed when Laporta presented his candidacy for last Sunday’s election. It was then when Jorge Messi promised to listen to Barça’s offer before anyone else’s. Having the former President back is a key aspect to try to keep the Argentinian at the club of his life, and reportedly, before he took over the office, there was a 0% chance of Messi staying.

Messi’s father stated that regardless of where his son lands this summer, the signed contract would always be a two-year deal and then they would move to Miami to finish off his unbelievable football career.

The report came out as Barcelona finished their game at Parc des Princes in Paris, against PSG with a 1-1 draw, a result which knocked out the Blaugranas of the UEFA Champions League on a 5-2 aggregate. Although the score might suggest a tight game between two teams, it was not like this. Barça completely dominated the game and created countless chances to score many more goals against Keylor Navas and PSG.

Messi scored a magnificent goal but unfortunately missed a penalty right before halftime, which could have given the team all the motivation needed for a possible Remontada 2.0 entering the second half.

Ronald Koeman was also asked regarding the Argentine’s future in the press conference following the game, specifically whether the Catalan club’s performance would be enough to keep Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou, to which the Dutch coach responded: “Leo sees that the team is improving with the changes we make, young players with great quality and future are coming, so it’s not a question of doubting this team.”

Earlier yesterday, some reports were stating that the soon 34-year-old would leave regardless of the outcome of the Champions League or the presidential elections, while journalists close to Messi’s entourage insist that the player will stay.

At this point, it looks like no one truly knows how Messi’s future will shape because he will probably make his decision at the end of the season – just like he had stated himself earlier as well.