Lionel Messi considering Barcelona return as PSG contract talks stall, Inter Miami favourites

According to an interesting update provided by L’Equipe, Lionel Messi’s father had a meeting with the PSG management on Wednesday to discuss the Argentina’s contract extension.

Messi has not accepted the proposal tabled by PSG, though, and has been considering a move to Barcelona amidst all this. Inter Miami are in pole position, though, as his family likes the idea of living in the United States of America.

Earlier reports had suggested that Messi’s contract extension with PSG was as good as done, and that the only thing remaining was to put pen to paper. However, things have changed since then as there have been little to no updates.

As such, it is not surprising to see that the ‘return to Barcelona’ rumours have caught fire once again. After all, Xavi and Joan Laporta had publicly talked about how they wanted him to come back so he could receive a ‘proper farewell’.

The report from the French outlet also suggests that Messi’s desire to extend his contract with PSG is also fading away slowly.

His performances have also been called into question, especially after the World Cup, including a less-than-convincing show against Bayern Munich yesterday night in the Champions League.

The player is said to not have any relationship with PSG fans, who infamously booed him and Neymar last season amidst a streak of poor form.

As Leo continues to evaluate his future, rumours linking him to Barcelona will continue to grow. However, as was the case with his 2021 extension at the club, and his pre-World Cup future, the legend is likely to take some time before deciding.