The three destinations that Lionel Messi would have ruled out for next season

It is logical that the elimination of Paris Saint Germain in the round of 16 of the Champions League in the hands of Bayern Munich has caused a shock in the Parisian institution. In Parque de los Príncipes there is already talk of a total restructuring for next season and there are those who question the continuity of coach Christophe Galtier. Many stars of his staff are also being questioned and not even Lionel Messi is saved: where will the Argentine play?

According to an article published by the Catalan newspaper Sports worldhay three destinations that the captain of the Argentine team has ruled out for the short term. In other words, Leo will not make the decision to move towards one of these possibilities at least as of July 1, 2023 and will leave the door open for the future. In principle, Messi will postpone the desire to put on the shirt of Newell’s Old Boys de Rosarionor will he pack the bags to fly to the United States and military in the MLS and will dismiss the millionaire football of Saudi Arabia to compete with Cristiano Ronaldo.

On more than one occasion, the star emerged in Grandoli de Rosario expressed his desire to wear the red and black shirt as he did during his formative days in the children’s club of the Parque Independencia entity. However, the conditions in terms of infrastructure, security and even sports are not given for that to happen now. Although Messi has the doors open for Gabriel Heinzecoach of the Leprosy and former classmate of his Albiceleste, the last threat with a shooting against a family business of his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and the desire to remain competitive in Europe will make him postpone his dream. At most, Lionel will step on the Colossus Marcelo Bielsa to a match organized by Maxi Rodríguez at the end of this season.

On the other hand, despite the fact that the MLS expressed the desire to have him as soon as possible, the Messi family’s idea of ​​experimenting on North American soil has not yet fully matured. “You are talking to perhaps the most special player in the history of this sport. When there are rumors connecting him to Miami, that’s great. If it happened, it would be fantastic for MLS, it would be fantastic for Messi and his family and like everything with us, we try to take advantage of every opportunity ”, declared in recent days Don Garber, commissioner of Major League Soccer. The Argentine was flattered by the interest, but he will say “no, thanks”.

The Saudis were on point and decided to go after the winner of the last prize The Best and captain of the selected world champion. With Cristiano Ronaldo shining at Al-Nassr, classic rival Al-Hilal set its sights on Messi and canvassed him for a multi-million dollar sum. The Arabs are applying to host the 2030 World Cup and having the two best footballers of the last decade would be a magnificent letter of introduction. However, sports issues are what demotivate Leo to land there right now. In the middle of the year he will be 36 years old and is perceived as absolutely valid to compete in Europe. He also renewed his expectations with the National Team and intends to be at the top level for the 2024 Copa América.

From Spain they warned that it should not be ruled out that a Premier League or Serie A club with a healthy economy and willing to have him in their ranks appear unexpectedly. However, the option with the most credit at this time is his continuity at PSG and, to a lesser extent, an agreement to return to Barcelona. “In Paris they want to renew him to take advantage of his status as a universal icon, and more as a world champion in Qatar. However, in Paris they must also reduce ‘fair play’ and they are under pressure from a new European fiasco, which may lead to changes on the bench, in the squad and in the sports area”, it was mentioned.

They assured that Jorge Messi met with the sports director of PSG, Luis Campos, to advance on issues that concern his renewal. In statements with the club’s official TV, the 35-year-old footballer said that he is very comfortable in the French capital, as is his entire family. Another edge to solve? The sports question. Apparently, Kylian Mbappé will continue in the Parisian ranks and a certain degree of trust and symbiosis was generated between the two to bring the team to a successful conclusion despite having faced each other in the 2022 Doha final and the elimination of the Champions League. The restructuring of PSG would have Messi and Kiki; then the rest.

It is true that the president of Barcelona, John Laporta, met Jorge Messi on Catalan soil, although it was clarified that it was only to refer to Lionel’s tribute. Economic issues for which the club still could not resolve the renewals of footballers like Gavi and Araujo play against a possible “Operation Return”. The La Liga authorities have already warned that the culés could be prevented from signing players in the next market if they do not regularize their salary mass immediately.

“Within Barça, the hope is maintained that Leo decides to return for a romantic matter, to say goodbye to the fans and resume his family life from at least a year before, before going to the United States. In the locker room there are players who see this return as feasible, but always more from the heart than from the head, because neither the economic nor sporting situation of Barcelona is something to get excited about. At the club they sigh for a return that would alleviate the exile to Montjuïc and would bring benefits in terms of marketing, merchandising and ticketing. But it is admitted that for now there has only been extensive talk about a more than deserved tribute and still pending”, is what the article in Mundo Deportivo clarifies, leaving the chance of the return of the prodigal son barely ajar.

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