PSG need to sort out minor details before confirming Messi’s new deal – report

Barcelona are expected to miss out on the emotional homecoming of Lionel Messi next summer as journalist Marcelo Bechler has claimed that the Argentine has already shown interest in renewing his deal with Paris Saint-Germain.

Messi, 35, has been at PSG for almost two years, and while his first campaign with the Ligue 1 giants was difficult, the recently crowned World Cup winner has performed exceptionally this season, scoring 13 goals and 14 assists across all competitions.

Having clocked 1,837 minutes for PSG this season, the 35-year-old is averaging a goal contribution every 68th minute, which is simply breathtaking.

It must be remembered that Messi moved to PSG in August 2021, signing a two-year deal with the French team with an option for an extra year. So since his initial deal is set to expire at the end of the season, reports of a potential reunion with Barcelona are expected to be on the card.

Interestingly enough, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has always flirted with the idea of Messi returning to the team. However, it is understood that the player does not really share a great working relationship with Laporta in the first place.

Hence, it has been confirmed by Marcelo Bechler that both Messi and PSG are optimistic about the continuity and the renewal of the contract. The star forward has already communicated his wish that he wants to continue and will not negotiate with any other team in the summer.

So now, the only formality that remains for Messi and PSG is to discuss the payment methods for the salary and the duration of the new contract. In that regard, it is expected that the new contract will be the automatic renewal that the player already has in his deal.

In any way, all this comes as a huge blow for the team who have left no stone unturned in the past while discussing the return of their club legend.