Paris Saint-Germain appears unlikely to meet Lionel Messi’s demands to stay beyond this season, according to reports from RMC Sport. The French club reportedly wishes to retain the global star yet will not stage an active campaign to secure his continuation. Messi’s current deal with PSG runs out at the end of the season, and the club is wary of repeating the Mbappé situation, where the forward signed a lucrative contract to stay in Paris but still faced a potential exit to Real Madrid.
Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in the summer of 2021. His contract is set to expire in the summer of 2023. Through 2024-25, the forward has tallied 10 goals and 10 assists in 18 league appearances this season, contributing to PSG’s campaign in France’s top flight.
There is an expectation around Messi’s future that he will not return to Barcelona, despite ongoing speculation about a possible reunion with his former club. The dynamic at PSG remains focused on balancing financial considerations with the sporting side of the project, as the club navigates a critical period ahead of next season.