All did not go well for Leo Messi since the Argentine superstar joined the Paris Saint Germain last year.
After finishing his long stay at BarcelonaMessi is expected to stand out in the PSGbut while he had some encouraging moments, there were also (unlike the spectacular expanse he experiences with Argentina national team) some difficult times for the 34-year-old.
Here’s an assessment of Messi’s situation at PSG and a look at what the future may hold for him.
How has Messi performed this season at PSG?
Messi has often excelled in the Champions League and this season has scored five goals in seven games for PSG in the competition, but was ruled out of the Real Madrid in the round of 16, failing to score in either game.
In the League 1Messi has only scored six goals: It was the league’s lowest season since 2005-2006 (second in professional football), when he was a junior and played only 17 games in La Liga.
However, he has succeeded 14 assists in the league this season in which the Parisians won the title almost unopposed.
At times Messi has been used on the right side, while at other times he has played behind the striker.
How much did Messi cost PSG and how long is his contract?
Messi went to PSG on transfer Free after his link with Barcelona ended. signed his contract two years, until June 2023, with an option for a further year. As French newspaper L’Equipe revealed in September 2021, Messi agreed that if he turns three years old he will collect a total of $130 million.
According to the same media Leo did not charge any premium for the transfer at the time of signing.
Can Messi leave PSG in the 2022 European summer market?
Right now, even though Messi’s first season at PSG has been anything but ideal, it doesn’t appear that the Argentine has any intention of leaving the club or that PSG want to move him, beyond departure of another Argentine like Angel Di Maria and that Mauro Icardi and Leandro Paredes seem close to leaving.
Is Messi renewing his contract with PSG?
According to the newspaper Marca, PSG intend to extend Messi’s contract until 2024the year of the Olympic Games in Paris, after he had extended his bond Kylian Mbappé until 2025. There is no official offer from the club for Messi yet, but they want to keep him for what he produces both on the pitch and for the marketing boost he gives the team.
However, it seems clear that Messi will wait for the 2022 Qatar World Cup first to determine what his future as a footballer will be like.
Where could Messi go?
If Messi leaves PSG, his fans Newells Old BoyThey are perhaps the ones who would most emphatically ask him to join the club where he played in the lower divisions.
Newell’s president, Ignacio Astore, has made clear the club’s desire to get Messi back. As reported by AS, he said: “It would be a double pleasure for me, as chairman of Newells, to bring a player with his characteristics, to put on his shirt for the fans to see. What I know is that it depends on him, beyond all It depends from what he thinks, how he sees the city, the country, his family and his situation after the World Cup. He just has to open the door to join Newell’s.”
Regardless of the intentions of the Rosario boss, in a World Cup year it would be practically impossible for Messi to leave European football for Argentina’s pitches.
The Inter-Miamihis team mls of which he is a co-owner David Beckhamcould also be an option for Messi.
The CEO of Inter Miami, George More, he also talked about the possibility of signing Messi. He told the Miami Herald: “Leo Messi is still one of the best players in the world, his skills have not diminished. I think David has a relationship with him too, that if he leaves PSG, the moment he leaves, we would like him to be the Lionel Messi. Inter Miami player and he will be part of our community. Can it happen? Look, we’ll push. I’m an optimist at heart. Do I see this happening? It’s a possibility.”
Lionel Messi in Japan with PSG
Arriving in Japan, as part of a sports and promotional tour, Leo Messi gave his first impressions after the rumors of a possible departure from PSG: “It’s a pleasure to be here again. We know how fanatical people are here, how happy they are because the big clubs are coming to prepare. We are happy. I hope it’s a great stay for everyone.”
“Through football I learned many things, such as responsibility, learning, effort, sacrifice and camaraderie. I think through football I created my responsibility and development. The important thing is to enjoy yourself, that’s what you have to do as kid. have fun on the field responsibly,” he added.
PSG, led by Christophe Galtier after the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, he will play three friendlies during his tour, the first two in Tokyo and the last in Osaka. His debut will be against Kawasaki Frontale, on Wednesday 20 at 7 in Argentina at the National Stadium. the second against Urawa Reds Diamonds at Saitama Stadium on Saturday 23 at 7 and the last against Gamba Osaka on Monday 25 at 7 at Panasonic Stadium.
PSG’s first official match will be the French Super Cup against Nantes on July 30 in Tel Aviv (Israel). and his Ligue 1 debut is scheduled for August 6 against Clermont at home.
