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Lionel Messi is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires this summer - and the World Cup winner won't have a shortage of suitors in the ...

World Cup winner Lionel Messis contract runs out with PSG this summer; a departure would suit all parties as the Ligue 1 club look to focus on young French ...

It seems increasingly apparent that Lionel Messi's future will lie away from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The 36-year-old's contract at the French ...

[unlikelier](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/04/04/lionel-messi-unlikely-to-renew-contract-with-paris-saint-germain-as-per-latest-reports) by the day. Meanwhile, they also state that once the Argentine learned of Barcelona’s interest, his renewal at PSG became less of a priority. An agreement has reportedly been close earlier this season, but that seems to not be the case now.

Lionel Messi is "much more likely" to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season than sign a new deal, a source close to the club told AFP on ...

He left Barcelona when the club could not afford to renew his contract. Messi is currently costing PSG around 40 million euros ($43.6 million) a year in wages at a time when the club have to keep in line with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules, although there have been suggestions they could offer him a new deal on a reduced salary. But exit is much more likely.”

WHAT HAPPENED? Messi will see his current PSG deal expire on June 30, and the club has yet to reach an agreement with the Argentine forward over an ...

Messi is now very close to leaving PSG, who will only keep him on board if he accepts a significant reduction on his current salary. Messi will see his current PSG deal expire on June 30, and the club has yet to reach an agreement with the Argentine forward over an extension. GOAL has reported that

However, PSG have since crashed out of the UEFA Champions League as well as the Coupe de France and their start to 2023 is their worst in over 20 years. Messi, ...

[Gerardo Romero has claimed that Messi does not want to stay with PSG and is open to a Barca return](https://twitter.com/ManagingBarca/status/1638149784694591490) which would require conditions to be met in order for it to happen. Commissioner [Don Garber has even been talking up MLS' ability to get 'flexible' in order to bring Messi to the U.S](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/lionel-messi-to-inter-miami-mls-commissioner-don-garber-says-league-has-flexibility-on-potential-deal/). [his father Jorge doubts a return](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1626280360697860097) despite [Xavi keeping the door "open"](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1628468354930409475) for Messi. Talks between Messi's camp and PSG have taken place and could yet result in an agreement for Messi to continue with the French champions for at least one more year. [not denied by head coach Phil Neville recently](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/phil-neville-not-going-to-deny-lionel-messi-and-sergio-busquets-interest-from-inter-miami/): "I am not going to deny (it and say) there is no truth in the speculation that we are interested in Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. The South American has been more productive and currently has 18 goals and 17 assists to his name with Les Parisiens. RMC Sport have echoed similar while [stressing that it will be up to the French giants' Qatari owners to resolve the situation](https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/clubs/paris-saint-germain/psg-lionel-messi-ne-sera-pas-parisien-la-saison-prochaine-a-moins-que-doha-ne-renverse-la-table_AV-202304040466.html). The former Barcelona man's current deal is up at the end of this campaign, so he is into the final few months of his current contract which means that he is free to discuss potential moves with other clubs. [Messi's time at PSG might indeed be coming to an end](https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4916099/lionel-messi-unlikely-to-extend-psg-deal-refuses-to-take-pay-cut-sources). The crypto aspect takes on greater importance when you consider that [PSG reportedly need to slash their wage budget by 30%](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/psg-prepared-to-let-star-names-depart-to-trim-wage-bill-hpv9w99l9) and could therefore consider letting one of Messi, Neymar, or Kylian Mbappe go. However, PSG have since crashed out of the UEFA Champions League as well as the Coupe de France and their start to 2023 is their worst in over 20 years. It is April and the January transfer window is long gone but Lionel Messi is yet to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract.

Lionel Messi transfer news: PSG loathed unsure on player which means a return to Barcelona, or a move to Saudi Arabia, or MLS, could be on the cards.

[Marca reported last month](https://www.marca.com/en/football/psg/2023/03/15/6411941a46163f739c8b45a8.html) that Saudi Arabia is considering a move for Messi that would see him compete in the same division as his old rival, [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.insider.com/category/cristiano-ronaldo). Should Messi ever join a team in the U.S., he'd be, by far, the most meaningful signing that the league would have acquired in the modern era. The report says Messi is uninterested in reducing his wages and is instead interested in what could transpire in the upcoming transfer market when he can seek alternative offers. [Lionel Messi](https://www.insider.com/category/lionel-messi)'s options are drying up at Ligue 1 club [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.insider.com/category/paris-saint-germain), and the player could be on the move again this summer, [according to an ESPN report Tuesday](https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4916099/lionel-messi-unlikely-to-extend-psg-deal-refuses-to-take-pay-cut-sources). - Lionel Messi could be on the move this summer, according to a report in ESPN. - Clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States could rival European teams in a bidding war.

The chase for Lionel Messi's signature following the 2022-23 season is getting more and more interesting. According to world football reporter Fabrizio…

A new meeting between the club and Messi's father and agent, Jorge, is still scheduled for later this month to find a solution." It remains to be seen how long Messi continues to play. The Catalan giants have plenty of financial issues to work through, though, which could make a reunion unrealistic.

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have offered Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina star Lionel Messi a contract that would pay him £350m per year.

Messi's PSG deal expires in June, and he is looking increasingly likely to [leave the French capital](https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lionel-messi-set-to-leave-psg-this-summer-unless-he-accepts-significant-wage-reduction/blt617a7c95e31abccf), with Barcelona [among the teams interested](https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/confirmed-barcelona-in-talks-re-sign-lionel-messi-psg/bltbcf2a77838b0a557). [are paying Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-contract-how-much-will-ex-man-utd-star-earn-messi/bltc57d96f7a78774dd), GOAL can confirm. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi has been the subject of harsh criticism in recent weeks, and was booed for large parts of PSG's loss to Lyon last weekend.

PSG superstar Lionel Messi has received a tempting transfer offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal amid intense interest from Barcelona and the MLS.

Lionel Messi must make a decision on his future as his Paris Saint-Germain contract edges closer to its expiration date and he is not short of lucrative ...

Patrick Vieira could be offered an immediate return to Premier League management with Nottingham Forest, according to the Mail. The Korea international has enjoyed a successful campaign with Napoli and has attracted numerous admirers across the continent. Marcelo Gallardo has thrown himself into the mix for the manager's job at Chelsea following Sunday's sacking of Graham Potter. Sponsors are being sought to make the operation viable." But, on the other hand, it would also be the one that least appeals to the No 10 at the moment. [Inter] Miami has long been keen to bring the greatest footballer of all time to its franchise.

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have offered Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina star Lionel Messi a contract that would pay him £350m per year.

Messi's PSG deal expires in June, and he is looking increasingly likely to [leave the French capital](https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lionel-messi-set-to-leave-psg-this-summer-unless-he-accepts-significant-wage-reduction/blt617a7c95e31abccf), with Barcelona [among the teams interested](https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/confirmed-barcelona-in-talks-re-sign-lionel-messi-psg/bltbcf2a77838b0a557). [are paying Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-contract-how-much-will-ex-man-utd-star-earn-messi/bltc57d96f7a78774dd), GOAL can confirm. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi has been the subject of harsh criticism in recent weeks, and was booed for large parts of PSG's loss to Lyon last weekend.

Lionel Messi's contract with PSG will expire at the end of this season if both sides to come to an agreement on a new deal.

[Lionel Messi reportedly has $440 million per year offer from Saudi club](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/lionel-messi-reportedly-has-e400-million-per-year-offer-from-saudi-club) [Barcelona 'in contact' with Lionel Messi over summer reunion, says club VP](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/barcelona-in-contact-with-lionel-messi-over-summer-reunion-says-club-vp) [Barcelona, Xavi chasing El Clásico history in Copa del Rey semifinal](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/barcelona-xavi-chasing-el-clasico-history-in-copa-del-rey-semifinal) [Christian Pulisic reportedly has 'many options' if he leaves Chelsea in summer](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/christian-pulisic-reportedly-has-many-options-if-he-leaves-chelsea-in-summer) [Folarin Balogun joining USMNT? [FC Barcelona](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/barcelona-team). - Lionel Messi jeered by PSG fans during home loss to LyonLionel Messi makes history with 100th goal for ArgentinaBarcelona 'in contact' with Lionel Messi over summer reunion, says club VP Messi currently makes approximately $43.8 million annually with PSG; both Neymar and Mbappé make more than him. 'We'd be really grateful to have him,' says Matt Turner](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/folarin-balogun-joining-usmnt-wed-be-really-grateful-to-have-him-says-matt-turner) [USMNT to play Mexico in Nations League semifinals on June 15](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/usmnt-to-play-mexico-in-nations-league-semifinals-on-june-15) [Alexi Lalas' top-5 candidates for USMNT coaching job](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/alexi-lalas-top-5-candidates-for-usmnt-coaching-job) Messi intended on re-signing with Barcelona in 2021, but his 21-year-stay at the club ended with an abrupt and tearful goodbye due Barcelona's wage bill and [La Liga's](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/la-liga) Financial Fair Play rules. [Nice](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/nice-team). [MLS](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/mls) side [Inter Miami CF](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/inter-miami-cf-team) will also be in the mix, though is Messi wants to stay in Europe, that might be further down the line. According to ESPN, Messi is "open to playing in the U.S." [[Lionel Messi jeered by PSG fans during home loss to Lyon]](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/lionel-messi-jeered-by-psg-fans-during-home-loss-to-lyon) [UEFA Champions League](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/champions-league) alongside [Neymar](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/neymar-player) and [Kylian Mbappé](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-2-player). [massive $440 million offer from Saudi club Al Hilal on the table](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/lionel-messi-reportedly-has-e400-million-per-year-offer-from-saudi-club), but according to ESPN, the 35-year-old is against the idea of taking a pay cut at PSG.

Popular French journalist and pundit Daniel Riolo has slammed Lionel Messi, claiming the Argentine has never been committed to Paris Saint-Germain. This.

He scored a few goals against medium-small level teams, but then what did he do in the Champions League? The Messi we see in Paris is at an average level, and it’s also a bit sad. “The years at PSG have shown that when the stakes rise, he disappears.