Lionel Messi, the star of Paris Saint-Germain, is reportedly unwilling to accept a pay cut in order to sign a new contract with the French champions.
Messi has not been at his best since his surprise move from Barcelona to PSG last season, and it now appears that his time at the Parc des Princes may be coming to an end.
According to ESPN, Messi is unwilling to accept a 25% pay cut, despite the fact that he appeared to have agreed to a new contract ahead of the World Cup.
According to Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive CaughtOffside column, the Argentina international is now closer than ever to a return to Barcelona.
This is a huge blow to PSG’s project, but there may be a silver lining in that losing Messi’s huge wages may allow them to be more flexible with Financial Fair Play.
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Messi’s signing last season was a huge statement, and PSG will be disappointed that it hasn’t worked out as planned.
According to ESPN, Messi, 35, is not willing to lower his pay and was upset after his name was jeered by a section of the club’s supporters in the previous two home games.
According to ESPN, Messi is leaving all options open for other teams to make him an offer.
His father had already discussed the possibility of a return to Barcelona, but financial considerations will be difficult to overcome while the player’s camp awaits offers from Inter Miami and Major League Soccer.
According to sources, Messi is open to playing in the United States before his career ends, and Saudi Arabia club Al Ittihad is still interested.
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