Barcelona will start negotiations with Messi this week, will send a 1+1 contract offer

In a huge development, journalist Veronica Brunati is reporting that Barcelona will start formal negotiations with Lionel Messi this week and will send him a contract offer to secure his return to the club.

The 35-year-old is in the final few months of his contract at PSG and it seems like this will be his last season in France as talks over a renewal are not progressing well.

L’Equipe reported last night that the French champions have offered Messi a contract that would require him to reduce his salary significantly, which he is unwilling to do, while the player is also unsure about the club’s project.

It has been stated that while renewal talks have been held both parties will be happier if they parted ways and all signs point towards an exit for the Argentina captain.

Veronica Brunati, who happens to be close to Messi’s camp, has also claimed that this indeed will likely be the icon’s last season in PSG and that Barcelona will now ramp up their efforts to re-sign their former captain.

The report suggests that Barça plan to initiate negotiations with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner this week and send in a formal contract offer as well.

It is claimed that the Catalans plans to offer Messi a one-year contract with an option for an additional twelve months.

Previously, the same journalist had reported that the contract offer to the 2022 World Cup winner would be worth around €10 million per year, plus some percentage of commercial profits that the club earn from his return.

Barcelona are understood to be optimistic about their chances of re-signing Messi and are working with sponsors to help finance a move that would ensure the return of the club legend for one last dance.

It seems like the stars are starting to align for Messi to return to his old stomping ground, although La Liga’s Financial Fair Play remains a significant hurdle in the path.