Messi to PSG? Argentina star's father comments on potential summer transfer

Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has been linked with Premier League heavyweights Manchester City for quite some time, following his demand to seek an amicable exit last summer. Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) also appeared to have entered race to sign six-time Ballon d'Or winner. However, it seems Messi to PSG talks could t stand test of time following Argentine's far's comments on same. 

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Barcelona transfer news: Messi linked with PSG 

Messi's contract with Barcelona ends in summer of 2021. re has been progress in talks of extending his stay beyond current deal between two parties. It was earlier believed that former club president Josep Maria Bartomeu's resignation could pave way to his extended stay but that has t proven to be case just yet. 

Amid Messi to Man City talk being most prominent rumour since burofax revelation, PSG have also entered race to sign him, as per a report by ESPN. French giants have also been linked with a move for Juventus ace Cristia Ronaldo, who sees his Turin contract in 2022. 

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Jorge Messi slams rumours of PSG move 

Messi to PSG transfer talks did t go down well with his entour. Messi's far, Jorge, who also happens to be his nt, has rubbished claims of a move to Paris. He posted a screenshot of  ESPN story on his Instagram p which suggested contact h alrey been me between Messi's far and PSG over a prospective move.

Jorge Messi slammed outlet with an infamous quote from US President Donald Trump. His caption re, "Stop inventing! Fake news." PSG are among top clubs that possess financial muscle to rope in services of 33-year-old Argentina international, apart from Man City.

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Messi contract ends in 2021; Man City rey with pre-contract 

Messi has a release clause of €700 million which posed a deterrent in Man City's attempt to land him previous summer. Recent reports suggest Etih-based outfit are prepared to offer a pre-contract to Barcelona legend in January, which could see him move to Premier League on a free transfer once his contract ends in June 2021. 

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Im courtesy: Leo Messi Instagram