As per a report relayed by a Paris based news outlet, Le Parisien, former Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain have almost certainly given up on their pursuits to sign Lionel Messi.
Like with Sergio Ramos, the French club have been interested in signing him on a free deal for quite some time. However, the Argentine forward has made it clear that his objective is to stay in the Camp Nou.
Images have run circles around the globe, Barcelona and Paris in particular. Having won the Copa America with his national team, the Argentine captain was seen spending time with several PSG players, showing his emotional ties to several members of the French club.
Nevertheless, his heart belongs to Barcelona. Despite his friendship with the likes of Angel Di Maria, Neymar Jr, and Leandro Paredes in the camp of le rouge et bleu. Disappointment, especially for Neymar.
Incumbent Joan Laporta has been adamant on his stance regarding the sextuple Ballon D’or winner. He holds onto the belief that Messi will sign very soon, especially after his national team’s recent continental triumph.
As of right now, Messi’s prime intention is to take three weeks off from the club, then rejoin training sessions either at the end of the month or at the start of August. When his contractual situation is resolved, the Argentine will rejoin the club and take part in a portion of the preseason.
