Merkato - PSG wants to renew the contract with Lionel Messi

The president of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has said that the French club will enter into talks with Lionel Messi for a possible contract renewal. Al-Khelaifi has described Messi as the best player in the World Cup, after Argentina's historic triumph in Qatar.

The final was a very important moment for PSG as well, as Messi lifted the trophy, but Mbappe also put in a fantastic performance, taking the title of "Golden Boot." President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has commented on Messi's future, saying that the Argentine's contract at Parc des Princes expires in the summer. The current agreement also provides for the possibility of renewal for an additional year, and according to the odds, this will be the offer of the Parisians for the "flea".

The president of PSG said after the final:

"Keeping Mbappe and Messi in the team?

Of course, one is the best scorer (of the world) and the other is the best player in the World Cup."

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Al-Khelaifi

However, renewing with Messi will not be an easy mission. After the triumph in the World Cup, rumors about a transfer to MLS next year have increased. The Argentine has been linked several times with a move to Inter Miami, as the prestigious Sportsmail reported in November that an agreement between the parties is very close. David Beckham is thought to be playing a key role in the negotiations between PSG and the American club. Messi, meanwhile, is said to be willing to take a pay cut to play in Florida.

The Argentine is believed to be currently earning a whopping £1.2 million a week in Paris, a figure that is quite high and unaffordable for Inter Miami. However, a lot will change by the end of the season, and Messi will have plenty of time to analyze the options on the table.