What is the future of Lionel Messi?

There is more and more talk in football circles about Lionel Messi’s departure from PSG. He came to the Parisian club with great pomp, but he is still failing to live up to expectations. He is now said to be unhappy at the club and is thought to be considering a transfer.

Big things were expected from PSG this year. However, the Parisian club has fallen short of their expectations, having already crashed out in the Champions League eighth round. Lionel Messi as one of the biggest stars is also unhappy at the club. Where could his next steps be?

Staying at PSG

The first option, of course, is to stay at PSG. Although Messi is currently unhappy, PSG is a very ambitious club with a very good squad. So it is quite possible that the French team will win a big trophy next season.

Moreover, the club’s management will not want to leave the situation alone and will try to bring in other big players who should help PSG with their performances. Let’s leave aside whether the other arrivals will be beneficial to the cause.

The last argument is PSG’s financial situation. The club can afford to offer Messi a sum that other teams will not be able to match. All of this thus argues in favour of him staying in France.

Return to Barcelona

A lot of speculation is currently swirling around the Argentine’s return to Barcelona. It’s logical, Messi grew up in Barcelona and spent his entire career there. Moreover, he didn’t leave on his own accord, but because of the club’s unbearable financial situation and very poor management.

Under president Laporta and coach Xavi, the team is now doing very well and Barcelona seems to be finally back among the elite European teams.

Dani Alves has also joined the team and is getting on well with Messi. Moreover, the Argentine star is comfortable with the Catalan club’s style of play, so he could enjoy football again. This could play into Messi’s return.

Transfer to Manchester City

The transfer to PSG was a big surprise for many football fans. Most expected Messi to leave for Manchester City to join coach Guardiola. It was under him that Messi experienced the greatest successes of his career and the Spanish coach himself was very keen on his services. In addition, he could try the Premier League, which he had never played in.

Leaving Europe

With Lionel Messi having already celebrated his thirty-fourth birthday, a move to a team outside Europe is also in the cards. Two clubs worth mentioning here are Newell’s and Inter Miami.

Messi started his career at Newell’s in Argentina and has stated on several occasions that this is where he would like to finish his career. As for Inter Miami, their boss David Beckham has been interested in Messi for several years and the two have been in frequent contact. MLS is also an attractive league, the perfect competition to end a career.

Source: Livesport