Leo Messi, who is soon to be a free agent in June, had attracted a number of suitors when he expressed his desire to leave the Camp Nou last season, PSG was one of those. Manchester City were also behind signing Messi.
But The Citizens and their efforts were in vain as they didn’t the €700 million release clause of the Argentine. However, PSG are still intrigued about signing him.
Nevertheless, this continuous pestering from the Parisians, to constantly go after the 33-year-old forward has displeased the Catalan giants.
PSG GIVING IT THEIR ALL TO SIGN MESSI
“We know the situation with Leo. If there is someone who can say, it is Leo himself, the comments from outside do not interest me. I respect opinions, but Messi must decide his future and I don’t like comments in that sense.”
– Ronald Koeman over Messi and his undecided future
Moreover, after Neymar’s disclosure to play alongside Messi, the rumors of linking the Barcelona wonder to PSG increased rapidly.
The two are soon due to reunite during the round of 16 clash of the UEFA Champions League in February.
“Messi? I don’t know whether it is possible or not to sign Leo, any statement on my part can be misinterpreted. I have a lot of respect for the players of my team and for those of other clubs.”
– Mauricio Pochettino on the Leo Messi
“Now is not the time to think about the transfer window. We are very happy with the squad we have. We have to stay focused on our goals such as qualifying for the last 16 in the Champions League. And also we have to think about Ligue 1, and avoid finding ourselves in a complicated situation.”
— Leonardo Araujo on the possible signing of Leo Messi
Furthermore, the Ligue 1 leaders first need to get out of the financial crisis. They also need to incur their expenses by selling most players, if they wish to sign Messi. Because his arrival entangles them into another monetary turmoil.
Today even if Messi’s future hangs in the balance and regardless of the transfer talks, he has hinted to stay at Barcelona.
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