Messi’s Barcelona return has been spoken about almost from the day he left Camp Nou. As a result, it is still not clear where Lionel Messi will play after this season. The Argentinian has an expiring contract with Paris Saint-Germain and the current situation in Paris is fueling speculation in Spanish media about a return to Barcelona.
Messi went down with PSG in Parc des Princes against Stade Rennes on Sunday and was booed by some of the supporters of the French top club. PSG lost at home for the first time since April 3, 2021: the Parisians remained unbeaten in 35 home matches in a row. Earlier, world champion Messi also received the necessary criticism after the elimination in the Champions League against Bayern Munich.
After the defeat against Rennes, PSG coach Christophe Galtier was asked about Messi’s future in Paris. “Leo, the board and the president talk a lot, but it’s too early to discuss his future now. It would be great for everyone if he extends his contract,” Galtier said at the press conference.
“I know there was a lot of criticism of him after our elimination in the Champions League, but Leo has been decisive for us since his arrival,” said the PSG coach. Messi has eighteen goals and seventeen assists this season after 32 official games. According to L’Équipe, PSG would no longer want to get the most out of a new contract.
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Barcelona player Sergi Roberto was confronted with Messi’s situation after El Clásico on Sunday and would welcome a return of the club icon. “We would welcome Leo with open arms, but at the moment I can’t say much about it. It’s more a matter for our coach and the club management,” Messi’s ex-teammate told Jijantes.
The goalscorer for Barça against Real Madrid does not understand that PSG is criticizing Messi. “I really don’t understand that. Leo is doing well at PSG and now they blame him for the elimination in Europe. He is and will always be a great player. When he returns, we will make sure he feels at home,” concludes Roberto.
