World Cup: What PSG Chiefs Will Do on Messi’s Future After Qatar Tournament Revealed

• Argentina have qualified for the round of 16 at the ongoing World Cup after beating Poland on Wednesday
• Lionel Messi was in action for his country and PSG chiefs are now ready to offer him new contract
• The former Barcelona captain joined PSG in August 2021 and helped the team to win Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain chiefs are reportedly ready to offer Argentina international Lionel Messi a new two-year contract after the 2022 FIFA World Cup going on in Qatar.

There is joy for now in the camp of Argentina after Messi and his teammates beat Poland in their last group game on Wednesday night, 30 November, to secure their place in the round of 16.

Argentina will face Australia in the knockout stages and Messi will want to shine and help his country qualify for the quarterfinal.

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The former Barcelona captain has won many titles in his glorious career, but yet to win the World Cup.

What are PSG saying?

According to the report on GOAL, PSG chiefs have informed Messi that they will offer him a new two-year contract after the international break as a reward for his performances.

Recently, Messi has been linked with a return to Barcelona where he made his name, but there are reports that clubs in the US are also monitoring him.

When did he join PSG?

In August 2021, Messi moved to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona on a two-year deal and helped the club to win the Ligue 1 title in his debut season.

Messi speaks about Maradona

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Lionel Messi believes Argentina's legend; Diego Maradona will be "super happy" with him on the back of inspiring his side to the knockout phase of the 2022 World Cup.

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In the process of guiding La Albiceleste to the last 16, Messi became the most-capped Argentina player in World Cup history, surpassing Diego Maradona in the process.

Messi was tied on 21 games at the Mundial with Maradona, however, the 35-year-old went a step further in Argentina's final group game against Poland.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner had an excellent relationship with the late football God and Messi reckons he would be happy with his latest milestone.

Messi would hope his recent achievement will serve as a good omen ahead of Saturday's round of 16 showdown with Australia as Argentina chase its third world title.