Marca: Messi will extend the contract with PSG for a year, and then move to the North American club
MOSCOW, 30 Mar – Argentina striker Lionel Messi has decided to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, according to Marca.
Messi’s new deal with PSG will run until 2024. Then the striker will go to one of the clubs in the North American Major League Soccer (MLS). The Argentine’s move to North America is said to allow him to better prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the US, Canada and Mexico. In addition, the Argentine will become the face of MLS and will promote the world championship in terms of image support.
Earlier it was reported that MLS clubs are ready to jointly pay Messi part of the salary if he continues his career in the North American tournament. Inter Miami, who are looking to sign the striker, are unable to sign Messi due to MLS financial constraints.
Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021, joining the Paris club on a free transfer after his contract with Barcelona expired. The agreement of the 35-year-old Argentinean with the Parisians expires at the end of the current season. Messi is a seven-time winner of the Golden Ball, in December he became the world champion.
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