"No agreement has been signed, the dynamic has completely changed with PSG pushing less to renew," the source said. Messi, 36 in June, joined PSG in the summer of 2021.
The attitude of the fans, some of whom whistled the Argentine star Sunday night during the match lost at home against Lyon (1-0), "has completely changed the game", according to this source, while on the return of his triumphant World Cup, Messi seemed rather moving towards extra time.
But since his world title, won in the final against the France of Kylian Mbappé (3-3, 4 t.a.b. to 2), the Argentine striker is less brilliant with PSG. Like other teammates, he missed his 8th Champions League final against Bayern Munich (PSG was eliminated 1-0/2-0).
In 67 matches in the Parisian jersey, the "Pulga" has scored 29 goals and provided 32 assists. After a mixed first season, he had an excellent start to the 2022/23 season until the World Cup in Qatar.
Lionel Messi on May 8, 2022 at the Parc des Princes. In 67 matches in the Parisian jersey, the "Pulga" has scored 29 goals and offered 32 assists © Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP / Archives
If he left, Messi could return to FC Barcelona or join the wealthy Saudi league, where his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo plays, or even the North American MLS where Inter Miami would like to bring him.
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