Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, has finally given an update on Messi’s contract situation. Over the past few weeks, there has been huge controversy regarding Messi’s transfer. Messi is bound to his current club, PSG, until 2023, and he is still yet to sign a new contract. There had been reports of Messi returning to his boyhood club, Barcelona. However, recently, Lionel Messi’s father quashed these rumors.
Jorge Messi is not only Lionel Messi’s father but also his agent. Recently, the Spanish newspaper Diario Sport reported that Jorge Messi was seen at El Prat airport in Barcelona. The sources said, “I don’t think Leo will play at Barça again. The conditions are not met. We have not spoken to Laporta and there is no offer. Impossible? No idea, I don’t know if it’s gonna be impossible. We didn’t even speak with Laporta, stop. Leo’s under contract with PSG. “
🗣️🚨 @FabrizioRomano : “I’m still told the same, Messi wants competetive football, he wants to stay in Europe.” pic.twitter.com/cGLjd1fqoB
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) February 16, 2023
There have also been reports that Messi will sign a new contract with PSG. The only thing that has prevented from both parties coming to an agreement is that some details are still left to be finalized. Although there is a chance that Messi might not choose to sign a new contract with PSG. However, Messi’s return to Barcelona looks more and more impossible since Messi is not on good terms with Barca president, Joan Laporta.
Fans react to Lionel Messi’s father’s statement
As soon as Lionel Messi’s father’s statements became public, it sent the fans into a frenzy. Fans have been speculating about the future club of Lionel Messi. While some believe that Messi will stay at PSG, many think that the Argentine star would return to Barcelona. Social media platforms have been flooded with reactions from fans regarding Messi’s contract update.
Here’s a series of Twitter reactions from fans:
I mean no surprise they dont get along anymore no matter where he goes i ll follow just one thing find team that play like team 😭 even mid table club s fine for me now i m sick of psg
— ще те намеря и ще те убия (@leedixxx) February 16, 2023
Inter Miami then🥺
— Rohan (@itsrohanvj) February 16, 2023
This makes me happy,but I’d still like him to leave psg.
Get into a team thats an actual ucl contender.— Raj Aryan Khan (@stankypants221) February 16, 2023
Bro wants 555M again😭
— RAHIL (@yooobackk) February 16, 2023
However, this latest update will certainly dishearten a lot of Barca fans. Lionel Messi’s shock exit from Barcelona back in 2021 saddened a lot of soccer fans. Many fans still hope that Lionel Messi will return to his boyhood club for a ‘last dance. ‘ However, Messi has often talked about his plans of retiring in Argentina. There are also some reports of Messi moving to MLS and playing for Inter Miami CF at the end of his career.