Lionel Messi’s top priority is to renew with PSG – report

Barcelona’s main priority heading into the 2022/23 season will be to replenish their squad the lowest cost possible.

With the free agency full of talented players like Marcus Thuram, Evan Ndicka, Milan Skriniar, Youri Tielemans, among others, Barça are expected to take a deep dive into the Bosman agency, as they have in the past markets.

This list also includes a certain recent World Cup winner – Lionel Messi. The PSG forward has just about reached the end of his contract in the French capital and was linked with a return to Barcelona.

However, reports in recent weeks have been a huge blow for them, with claims of his renewal with PSG making the news.

Julien Laurens (h/t Reshad Rahman) now provides more heartache for the Catalan outfit, claiming that Messi’s top priority is to renew with PSG.

The Argentine was also on the radar of Inter Miami, who are already set to bring Sergio Busquets on board for next season. David Beckham’s side were ready to hand Leo the biggest contract in MLS history, reportedly.

However, the Barcelona legend had his attention on the World Cup, and did not want to rush into making a decision for next season.

Joan Laporta has talked about how he wants to bring Messi back to the club, especially to give him a different ending to the one he got in 2021. Most recently, the Barça president stated:

“Leo will always be part of our shield and I would like him to have a different ending to the one he had. There are several options, but I would be wrong if I mentioned them. We have a relationship.”

Now, It seems after winning the World Cup, Messi has decided he still has a lot to give to football. In fact, he made his return against Angers in the league this week, scoring the second goal in a 2-0 win.