According to ESPN, Lionel Messi is unlikely to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to extend his contract.
The story was first reported by the French newspaper L’Equipe. Negotiations between the two parties have stalled, raising serious concerns about the World Cup winner’s future in Paris, according to sources.
According to ESPN, the French champions want Messi to take a 25% pay cut from his current salary of €40 million gross per year.
A new meeting with Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, is still planned for later this month in order to find a solution.
According to ESPN, Messi was expected to sign a new contract before the World Cup, but the situation has since changed.
Messi has failed to replicate his excellent World Cup form with PSG, and the club is sceptical that he can still deliver in crucial Champions League matches.
According to ESPN, Messi, 35, is not willing to lower his pay and was upset after his name was jeered by a section of the club’s supporters in the previous two home games.
According to ESPN, Messi is leaving all options open for other teams to make him an offer.
According to sources, Messi is open to playing in the United States before his career ends, and Saudi Arabia club Al Ittihad is still interested.
