PSG bosses ‘torn over whether to activate Lionel Messi’s one-year contract extension’
Paris Saint-Germain are said to have doubts about extending Lionel Messi’s contract beyond the end of the season.
The Argentine World Cup winner, whose contract is due to expire this summer, is attracting a lot of interest amid his contract uncertainty in Paris.
Saudi side Al-Hilal, MLS’s Inter Miami and his former club Barcelona are all said to be targeting the 35-year-old superstar.
A clause in Messi’s contract states that he can extend his current deal for another year if both parties agree.
PSG and Messi reached an agreement in principle during the World Cup to activate this clause. but the Ligue 1 giants are now believed to have given up on the idea.
Christophe Galtier’s men were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich last week, and they also fell to a 2-0 loss to Stade Rennais on Sunday.
PSG fans are divided over whether Messi should be at the Parc des Princes next season and, according to L’Equipe, this is seen as a major factor in the board’s decision.
The French side would also take into account Messi’s age and salary, aware that the long-term objective is to build themselves solely around star talent Kylian Mbappe.
