Argentina Legend Warns Lionel Messi Over ‘Crazy’ Transfer Move Amid Uncertain PSG Future

• Lionel Messi has been cautioned about his transfer options
• The 35-year-old joined Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021 after ending his 21-year association with Barcelona
• He is into the final five months of his current PSG deal and could potentially make a sensational return to Newell's Old Boys

Argentina legend Mario Kempes has weighed in on the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys Club amid the uncertainty surrounding his future.

Messi has entered the final few months of his current PSG deal, thus making him eligible to speak with any club.

Despite the likelihood of the world champion moving away from Paris, his current employers, PSG, are keen on tying him down.

But per multiple reports as corroborated by Forbes suggest, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is keen on leaving the French champions with a plethora of options on stand-by to secure the services of Leo Messi.

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Amid the long list of clubs queueing for the services of Messi includes Argentina's Newell's Old Boys.

Sharing his opinion on Messi returning to his boyhood club, Kempes, who guided Argentina to the 1978 World Cup, believes it is not an entirely brilliant idea.

“I don’t know if [Messi] would withstand the pressure. He’s used to Europe; the people are different. But in Argentina, it would be crazy," Kempes said via Sportskeeda.

Messi not ready to renew PSG deal

Lionel Messi's future at Paris Saint-Germain has been thrown into serious doubt.

Messi, who guided Argentina to its third World Cup in Qatar, is heading into the final months of his contract with the French side, but PSG can extend it by a year.

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The Mirror reports that Messi is keen on an exit plan as tensions rise in the PSG dressing room after a string of poor results.

5 possible destinations for Messi

The 35-year-old forward’s current deal with PSG runs out at the end of the season, but so far the Ligue 1 giants have apparently failed to convince him to pen a new deal, Sports Brief earlier reported.

According to Sportskeeda, winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina in December has made Messi consider his options regarding his future with PSG.

With a number of teams ready to scramble for the services of Messi, here are five possible destinations for the 2022 World Cup Golden Ball winner...