Lionel Messi, a striker for PSG, Paris Saint-Germain, has had one of the most outstanding World Cup 2022 performances, helping Argentina advance to the final on Sunday against France. The forward will enter into contract negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain, according to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who also stated that they anticipate him staying for at least another season.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Paris Saint-Germain, thinks Lionel Messi wants to stay and will begin contract negotiations with him.
Messi was unable to re-sign with his former club Barcelona after his contract expired, therefore he transferred to PSG for free in the summer of 2021.
He eventually moved to Paris as a result, but his first season there was challenging. Despite winning Ligue 1, he struggled to achieve the heights he did at the Spanish club, and manager Mauricio Pochettino was fired for his lackluster performance in the Champions League.
Due to Kylian Mbappe’s decision to stay with PSG last summer rather than go for Real Madrid on a free transfer, as well as the presence of his former Barcelona teammate Neymar in the attack, Messi’s second season in France has been significantly better.
He totaled 11 goals last season but had already scored 12 before the break-up of the World Cup.
He has been in outstanding form in Qatar, helping Argentina advance to the final against France, which will take place on Sunday.
The 35-year-contract old’s with the club expires at the end of the current campaign, and the Argentine has been linked with a return to Barcelona. However, he is still anticipated to rejoin in the future in a non-playing position.
David Beckham, a former player for Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and PSG, is said to have a stake in the MLS team Inter Miami, which is thought to be another option. However, Al-Khelaifi told the French media outlet RMC that he believes Messi will stay and that negotiations for a contract extension will start after the World Cup.
He declared: “I believe he will remain if both parties desire to prolong the deal. We’ll talk more after the World Cup, but I’ll say it again: He’s very content at the club, enjoying a terrific season, and has become used to French football.
The 35-year-old displayed how he has changed with experience during the World Cup, playing a less mobile role but still adding magic to the competition as he guided Argentina to the championship.
Messi has finally accomplished what his compatriot Diego Maradona did and won the trophy that has eluded him by collecting a winning medal in Qatar.