Lionel Messi is said to have agreed on a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to extend his contract until 2024.
Argentina icon celebrating victory world football championship with Argentina but also seemed to have something else to celebrate. According to Le Parisien, Messi35 years old, has agreed to an agreement in principle to extend his stay at the Parc des Princes until 2024.
Speculation has increased over the legendary striker’s future amid reports of a possible move to MLS side Inter Miami or a return to Barcelona. PSG always want Messi to stay in the French capital after his current contract expires in the summer.
Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi told Sky Sports recently that he is confident Messi will extend his contract with the club. PSG:
“Definitely (Messi wants to stay.) He’s very happy, you can see that with the national team. He’s done great this season for us; he’s scored a lot of goals and assists for the national team and club.”
Al-Khelaifi continued:
“So what we agreed to together – that after the World Cup, let’s sit together. But both sides – our club side and him – are very happy, so we will talk after the World Cup.”
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Messi joins the Parisians after leaving Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer of 2021.
He scored 23 goals and provided 29 assists in 53 appearances in all competitions during his time at Parc des Princes. That figure includes 12 goals and 14 assists in 19 appearances in all competitions this season.
The former Blaugrana attacker had a hugely successful FIFA World Cup campaign with Argentina. Messi not only lifted the illustrious trophy but also won the Ballon d’Or with 7 goals and 3 assists in 7 games.
Sergio Aguero: Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, surpassing PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe
Aguero has Full of praise for PSG duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe following their impressive FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar.
Messi finished as the Ballon d’Or winner, while Mbappe won the Golden Boot scoring eight goals and providing two assists in seven games.
🎂 Goals at 24:🇧🇷 Neymar: 257 ⚽️🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé: 253 ⚽️🇧🇷 Ronaldo: 233 ⚽️🇦🇷 Lionel Messi: 197 ⚽️🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo: 132 ⚽️🇦🇷 Lionel Messi: 197 ⚽️🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo: 132 ⚽️🇫🇷 Benzema ⚽️🇵🇹 12 🇫🇷 Thierry Henry: 89 ⚽️ https://t.co/jNRULXep9K
Many argue that Mbappe is the best player in the world, but Aguero thinks Messi’s World Cup victory has brought that honor to the Argentinian. I said:
“What about Kylian? He scored three goals in a World Cup final and scored a penalty in the decisive situation. And he also had a great World Cup.”
Aguero added:
“But today Leo has the scepter. Mbappe is only 23 years old and already a world champion and runner-up. He will surely win more because he is a very talented and competitive player. high picture.”
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi scored five goals between them in the World Cup final. Both players also scored in the penalty shootout that followed, helping La Albiceleste win 4-2 after drawing 3-3 in extra time.
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