PSG forward Kylian Mbappe wants Messi stay despite Barcelona interest

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PSG forward Kylian Mbappe wants Messi stay despite Barcelona interest

Stephen Oladehinde 17:17 - 22.04.2023

Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to Barcelona in the summer after falling out of favour with the PSG fans.

It was reported some months back that Barcelona has spoken to the representative of the Argentine regarding a transfer back to his old club. However, his teammate Kylian Mbappe has said he wants Messi to stay according to a report from Dani Gil of Mundo Deportivo.

In the summer of 2021, after Barça declined to extend his contract, Messi left the club and signed for PSG. Despite having had some measure of success in France, the 35-year-old does not get along well with the club fans.

Messi is now evaluating his future as his contract expires in the summer due to that, as well as PSG's continued failure in Europe.

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Barcelona making plans for Messi’s return

Lionel Messi has previously been courted by Barcelona, who recently filed their economic viability plan for La Liga. The following step, if granted the all-clear, would be to present Messi with a formal contract offer.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner wants his future to be settled before the end of the current campaign and is eager to return to Barcelona.

Barcelona has been battling with financial difficulties which led to Messi’s exit in 2021. They will need to find a way to solve the issue before they can give the Argentine a lucrative offer.

Messi having good partnerships with duo

Reports suggest that Messi’s teammates want him to stay after having a good bond with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr.

There were worries that Messi was having a rift with Mbappe but that has not happened. They have had a strong working relationship, and the Frenchman appreciates the contributions that his senior teammate makes.

Messi and Mbappe celebrates together
Messi and Mbappe celebrates together

PSG has made a firm renewal offer to Messi, who has not yet decided what to do next. Mbappe, meanwhile, wants the Argentine to hang around Parc des Princes.