PSG wants extension, Barcelona want him back: Lionel Messi to decide fate after World Cup

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winning footballer Lionel Messi has been linked with reports claiming that footballer will return to his former club Barcelona next summer. However, as per a recent report by Goal, any decision regarding Messi’s future will t be me until upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar. This disappoints supporters at Camp u, who have been excited about Messi’s potential return to club.

Numerous reports have claimed that 35-year-old will rejoin Barcelona, which is mand by his former teammate Xavi next summer. However, as per Goal, thing about Messi’s club football future will be decided prior to World Cup. It is understood that PSG are keen to extend Argentine great’s stay in French capital and is looking to offer him a contract extension. 

PSG likely to offer Lionel Messi a one-year contract extension

However, as per Goal, reigning Ligue 1 champions are yet to table a deal, but contract is likely to be a one-year extension with option of extending it for 12 more months. Messi is currently focused on club football season with PSG, alongside his national team Argentina. Having won Copa America 2021, iconic footballer w eyes winning World Cup, which could be his last appearance at biggest international football competition.

World Cup is scheduled to begin on vember 20 and will conclude a month later. For this reason, Argentine will t be making a decision until World Cup finishes. Going ahe in season, Messi eyes winning Champions League with PSG and his first FIFA World Cup title.

Lionel Messi's performance after joining PSG

Messi’s move to PSG didn’t go as planned initially after he failed to score much goals. After finding his form in Paris, 35-year-old finished season with a total of six goals in 26 Ligue 1 appearances and five goals in seven Champions League games in 2021-22 season. However, he has impressed everyone with his 2022-23 campaign so far.

He has played a total of 12 games with PSG so far this season and has contributed with seven goals and eight assists. He has found net five times so far in nine Ligue 1 games and once in Champions League.