PSG want to reach a contract agreement with Messi before World Cup

With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with PSG, there have been a lot of rumours about his future. Barcelona are believed to be intent on re-signing the 35-year-old superstar to give him a fitting farewell at the club after having parted ways on a disappointing note last year.

It was indicated that the Blaugrana plan to move for their former captain next summer once his contract with PSG would expire.

However, earlier today, reports suggested that the club had been planning on fast-tracking those plans to January to make the most of the 1:1 rule as they would return to the 1:4 rule from the summer.

While it is highly improbable that such a scenario would materialise, PSG are planning to ensure that they secure the continuity of the record Ballon d’Or winner at Parc des Princes at the earliest possible.

SPORT is reporting that the Ligue 1 champions wish to extend Messi’s contract and want to reach an agreement over the same before the FIFA World Cup begins next month.

PSG have already ‘informally’ conveyed to the Argentina captain about their intentions to extend his contract. The 35-year-old had signed a two-year deal with an option of an additional twelve months when he joined the club last year.

However, the one-year extension would come into place only if the two parties agree to it. PSG, though, want to do away with that and offer Messi a fresh two-year renewal that would keep him at Parc des Princes until he is 38 years old.

After a slow start to life in France, Messi has turned it around spectacularly this season, leading the team on the pitch and in the dressing room, while his presence has proven economically beneficial for the club as well.

All these factors have convinced PSG to extend his contract and they want to reach an agreement with him before the World Cup begins, although they would wait to make an official announcement after the tournament in Qatar.

Messi, for his part, is expected to take a decision on his future only after the World Cup as reported by several journalists and media outlets. So, whether PSG are successful in convincing him to renew before he flies off to Qatar remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, Barcelona will be watching any and all developments surrounding their former captain with an eagle eye, as they continue to harbour hopes of a reunion.