Messi – PSG: The date is set for the signing

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Messi – PSG: The date is set for the signing

Published on May 2, 2023 at 5:15 p.m.

As his lease with PSG comes to an end, Lionel Messi is eagerly courted by FC Barcelona, ​​which has made the repatriation of its former star one of its priorities. The Catalan formation is currently working on a feasibility plan to complete this file quickly, the sevenfold Ballon d’Or being already expected to participate in the American tour.

What will Lionel Messi decide for his future? Close to an extension with the PSG several months ago, the Argentinian is now on his way to the start, with a very strong interest from FC Barcelona. President John Laporta and the other members of the board of directors no longer hide their desire to repatriate the former striker blaugranabut the Catalans must reduce the wage bill by €200m to do so.

Barça is active

The FC Barcelona is thus working on a viability plan to convince La Liga of the feasibility of such an operation. According Sport, confidence is in the Catalan ranks, the most likely scenario being that the club can incorporate players as they replenish the coffers during a summer where everything will be calculated operation by operation. And the track Messi should be one of the first to be concretely activated.

Messi expected ahead of tour

While the Barça intends to part ways with several players, priority will initially be given to extended players whose contracts could not be registered. Then will come the transfer window files, with that of Lionel Messi on your mind. The objective is to quickly settle the case of the Argentinian in order to be able to count on him during the European tour scheduled for July. Inigo Martínez et Ilkay Gundoganalso free, are also hoped for.