Paris Saint Germain Determined to Win Battle for Lionel Messi’s Signature Amid Interest From Barcelona

• Barcelona have been desperate to sign Lionel Messi once his contract in France expires in June 2023
• Paris Saint-Germain want to beat Barcelona to Messi by negotiating a contract renewal with the Argentinian
• Messi has requested that PSG wait until after the World Cup before they open talks to renew his contract

The battle for Lionel Messi's signature will continue after the World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain are eager to hold onto their Argentinian superstar, but his former side are looking to take him back to Barcelona.

As reported Tribal Football, PSG will wait for the World Cup in Qatar to conclude before they resume contract talks with Messi. Messi's current deal in France ends in June 2023.

The French club are keen to extend his contract by a further two years, especially considering that Barcelona is desperate to get their star player back.

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has often said that Messi is always welcome back. Laporta even admitted that Messi leaving was his fault, and he was determined to bring the superstar back, Tribuna reported.

The player himself has requested that all contract negotiations be put on hold until the tournament is over.

Messi endured a tough first season in France but is starting to show once again why he’s one of the greatest of all time. Messi has played 53 games for the Ligue 1 champions, scoring 23 goals and notching up 29 assists.

He’s been in incredible form for his club and will be hoping to channel that in Qatar for his country.

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Barcelona has stepped up their pursuit of Lionel Messi after meeting with the Paris Saint-Germain forward’s representatives this week in Spain.

Barca are looking to re-sign the 7-time Ballon d’Or winner who left Camp Nou after 17 years to sign for PSG following the Catalans’ inability to renew his contract.

A meeting between both parties occurred in the Gracia neighbourhood in Barcelona at the Botafumeiro restaurant, with three attendees present, Sports Brief reported.