PSG superstar Lionel Messi sets transfer deadline amid rumors of Barcelona return: Reports

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi has reportedly requested Barcelona to research their monetary scenario and disclose whether or not or not they might be capable to signal him. The Argentine ace desires the Blaugrana to disclose their findings earlier than the tip of the 2022-23 season.

According to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero (by way of Fichajes.web), Lionel Messi doesn’t want to be in limbo when the transfer window opens after the tip of the 2022-23 season. He desires the La Liga leaders to present him a particular reply by the tip of the season in order that he could make an knowledgeable resolution about his future.

If Barcelona are unable to signal Lionel Messi, he reportedly intends to commit his future to PSG, as he doesn’t need to go away Europe. Messi desires to remain in Europe to be in form for the 2024 Copa America and to find out if he may play within the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

🎙️ @gerardromero: “Leo Messi has asked Barça to do everything for his transfer before the end of the season, because he wants to know where he will play before the end of the season, if he does not return to Barça, he will renew with PSG.”

🚨🎙️ @gerardromero: “Leo Messi has asked Barça to do everything for his transfer before the end of the season, because he wants to know where he will play before the end of the season, if he does not return to Barça, he will renew with PSG.” https://t.co/Z47jC3lSoZ

It is believed that the 35-year-old needs to return to his boyhood membership this summer time. However, the operation is way from easy. The Catalans want to scale back their wage invoice by a staggering €200 million to have the ability to register new gamers.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta and sporting director Mateu Alemany are reportedly seeking to promote unimportant gamers to pave the way in which for Messi’s arrival. The Catalan membership are additionally wanting to signal Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan, who will change into a free agent this summer time.

Barcelona may promote prime defender to afford Lionel Messi

As per Catalan outlet El Nacional, Barcelona may sacrifice Andreas Christensen to extend their probabilities of signing Lionel Messi this summer time. Christensen joined the membership as a free agent following a five-year stint at Chelsea.

It has been claimed that the Camp Nou outfit see Jules Kounde and Ronald Araujo as their first-choice centre-back pair. So, regardless of the Denmark worldwide’s spectacular performances this time period, Barca are ready to half methods with him.

According to stories, the 27-year-old, who has performed 25 video games this season, might be offered for as excessive as €60 million. The participant nonetheless has over three years left (June 2026) on his Barca contract.