Despite being linked with a sensational return to Barcelona, Lionel Messi reportedly only has one formal offer on the table at present.
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The Argentine's commitment to Paris Saint-Germain's cause has been thrown in doubt in recent weeks after the 35-year-old walked straight down the Parc des Princes tunnel following their 2-0 home defeat to Stade Rennes just before the international break.
With that being the club's first home defeat in 35 matches, it came a week after they were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Bayern Munich.
Contract talks between Les Parisiens and the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner have reportedly stalled in recent months, and as the diminutive attacker approaches the final months of his current deal, all these factors combined have contributed to the icon's future being up in the air.
According to Sport, despite all the rumours, it is PSG who currently lead the race to have Messi in their ranks in the 2023/24 season, with the record Ligue 1 champions said to be the only side that has tabled a formal offer for the Rosario native, one the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner is mulling over.
It is believed the South American wants to be compensated adequately following his recent World Cup triumph and his latest The Best FIFA Men's Player award. The same report suggests that Barca may not be able to afford their ex-captain's return as a result.
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Interested clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States of America are yet to table a formal contract for the Argentine, and the expectation now is that Messi will renew with Les Parisiens for the next two seasons.
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