Rumor: Lionel Messi is looking for property in Paris amid PSG links

We know that footballers habitually invest in properties across the world, which is often the source of numerous transfer rumours (that in most cases do not manifest). A similar report has arisen through Mercato, claiming that the Argentine is looking for a luxury home in Paris.

In August 2020, the footballing world was infamously shaken as Lionel Messi put down his request to leave the club via the notorious burofax. Ever since, his future at the Catalan club has been uncertain: despite an incredible season personally and the election of Joan Laporta as president, the Argentinian is yet to put pen to paper and renew his contract.

Indeed, a recent report went so far as to suggest that the terms offered by Barcelona were rejected by the 6-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Although he wanted to initially move to Manchester City, reports suggested that the only club that would be able to afford Messi is Paris Saint-Germain, with whom he has been linked ever since, and who have allegedly made consistent contact with the Argentinian.

A report by the ever-reliable Marcelo Bechler earlier suggested that PSG have already made a massive 3-year offer for the Barcelona captain, who officially stated that he would wait till the end of the season to decide on his future. Apparently, the 33-year-old is currently looking for real estate in Paris via a luxury goods agency, which could potentially suggest that the Argentinian has decided on his future: in Paris.

Getting Messi to renew his contract was the principal aim of every presidential candidate this year, and president Laporta was optimistic about extending the contract, with initial talks having allegedly gone well.

That still may hold true: purchasing property is fairly typical of footballers and doesn’t necessarily amount to a move. For example, the Argentinian recently looked at properties in Miami, yet it’s unlikely that the DRV PNK stadium is his next destination.

In fact, the Messi family sought accommodation in Paris earlier in 2016 too, when such rumours hadn’t surfaced: a villa in the heart of the 16th arrondissement.

It’s currently unknown as to whether he still owns the property, although it is said that he is looking for an immediately habitable residence at the moment via a famous Parisian real estate agency.

The Barcelona captain is yet to extend his contract, although we can tell, considering the nearing end of the season, that his future will be decided exceedingly soon.