LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Premier League teams are reportedly circling Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi as he prepares to decide on his future.
The Argentine’s contract at Parc des Princes expires next month, and negotiations for an extension have not yet begun.
Messi will make a choice in the next few days, according to Fabrizio Romano, as speculation over his future, including a potential romantic return to Barcelona, continues to rage.
While MLS team Inter Miami and Saudi outfit Al-Hilal have both expressed interest in the past, Argentine site Ole has now stated that three undisclosed Premier League clubs have emerged as potential destinations.
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Messi’s return to Barca is reliant on the club’s poor financial state, even though it is definitely encouraged by notable Blaugrana figures, both past and present.
Even with Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets gone, Messi’s extravagant salary might be too much for La Liga’s stringent rules.
Although the parties involved are anonymous, the Premier League boasts many more rich clubs and considerably less restrictive laws.
In addition, after Ole’s allegation, the French publication Foot Mercato asserted that Messi’s father and agent Jorge had accepted a record-breaking offer from the Saudi team Al-Hilal.
The claimed sum would be startling at €1.2 billion (£1.1 billion/$1.3 billion) over two years, more than twice Cristiano Ronaldo’s pay at Al-Nassr.
Foot Mercato notes that while Messi’s preferred option would be a return to Barca, their financial instability is making the prospect of a move to the Gulf state increasingly alluring.
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The Argentine nonetheless managed to contribute to 41 goals in 40 games for the Parisians this season, and on Saturday, he played a major role in their victory against Strasbourg to defend their Ligue 1 crown.
On 3 June, PSG hosts Clermont Foot in the final game of the season, which is likely Messi’s final game for the Ligue 1 club.