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      Lionel Messi confirms PSG transfer is a ‘possibility’ amid claims he is having medical TONIGHT

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      LIONEL MESSI confirmed moving to PSG is a ‘possibility’ but also has several other offers after his emotional Barcelona exit. Messi broke down in tears as he bid farewell to his boyhood club of 20 years at a press conference.
      Lionel Messi confirmed moving to PSG is a ‘possibility’Credit: Getty
      Leo Messi: “The pic with Paris Saint-Germain was a coincidence, completely. I was there with my friends, we decided to take a photo… they told me: ‘Come to Paris!’ but it was just a joke, we were on holiday”. 🔴🇫🇷 #PSG #Messi pic.twitter.com/aKuh0LXQEd— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 8, 2021

      And it was there he confirmed interest from PSG, but admitted his future is not yet finalised.
      Messi, 34, said: “It is a possibility, but as of today there is nothing agreed with anyone.
      “When the statement came out, I had many calls, various clubs were interested. But I have nothing closed yet. But we are talking.”
      According to ESPN, Messi’s move to PSG is all-but agreed and subject to a medical ‘tonight or tomorrow’ before signing the deal.
      The iconic forward fuelled speculation of a transfer to PSG when he was pictured on holiday with Neymar, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes and Marco Verratti.
      But Messi said: “Coincidence? Completely. I met them in Ibiza, we met them one day, got together and we’re friends.
      “I was going to meet Paredes and Di Maria. Ney called me and said, ‘Do you want to see me?”  

      “We uploaded the photo in that moment because we were having a good time and there was a joke at the time, they kept telling me, ‘Come to Paris, come to Paris’.
      “It was just a joke, that was all.”
      With Messi unable to extend his Nou Camp contract, amid financial complications, he remains a free agent.
      And it is believed French giants PSG have offered the Argentine legend a two-year deal, with the option to extend it by a further 12 months.
      Barca had confirmed in a statement that ‘economic and structural obstacles’ had prevented a deal being ratified by LaLiga.
      It meant they were unable to keep hold of their most prized possession, with PSG now ready to pounce.
      Messi had pushed to leave only one year ago, but after a change of hierarchy at the club, he was convinced to stay.

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      And he had agreed to extend his contract this month until Barca’s efforts were sounded out by LaLiga due to financial fair play rules.
      Messi cried as he thanked supporters, leaving the club with 672 goals in 778 appearances.
      He said: “I’m so grateful for the love people have shown me these years.”

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      Barcelona players break silence on Lionel Messi exit as Antoine Griezmann and Co say goodbye to legend on social media

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      ANTOINE GRIEZMANN, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba have led the tributes to Lionel Messi after his Barcelona exit was confirmed this week.It was thought that the 34-year-old was close to signing a new deal at the Nou Camp after becoming a free agent.
      Antoine Griezmann took to Instagram to comment on Lionel Messi’s Barcelona exitCredit: Reuters
      Spanish defender Gerard Pique declared the Nou Camp won’t be the same againCredit: Reuters
      But it was announced on Thursday that ‘due to economic and structural obstacles’, his time in Catalonia has come to an end.
      And he could now be set to be reunited with former Blaugrana team-mate Neymar at Paris Saint-German.
      It has been claimed that the 2021 Copa America winner has been offered a £285,000-a-week contract until 2023, with the option of a further year.
      As Barca fans come to terms with Messi’s departure, a host of the players have taken to social media to say their goodbyes to the club legend.
      An Instagram post of Griezmann read: “The only thing I can tell you and that every soccer lover will think about it: THANK YOU!
      “Thank you for everything you have done at Barcelona! For the city, for the club … you have changed everything! I am sure that it is not a goodbye but a see you later and that your path will cross again with FC Barcelona.
      “I wish you the best, that you and your family are happy wherever you go. Very few know what it is to be Messi and you were an example for me in every way.”
      Pique added: “Nothing will ever be the same again. Not the Camp Nou, not the city of Barcelona, ​​not ourselves.
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      Jordi Alba declared that Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer in historyCredit: Reuters
      Sergio Busquets has won three Champions League titles alongside Messi for the BlaugranaCredit: Getty
      “After more than 20 years at the Club, you will stop wearing the Barça shirt. The reality, sometimes, is very harsh.
      “Nothing will ever be the same again. Not the Camp Nou, not the city of Barcelona, ​​not ourselves. After more than 20 years at the Club, you will stop wearing the Barça shirt. The reality, sometimes, is very harsh.”
      Left-back Alba commented: “You are not only the greatest player in the history of football, but you are also an exceptional human being.
      “Friend, thank you from the heart for everything you have given to the club, for your friendship, for your support in the grey days, for the great moments lived that will remain forever in our memory.
      “I wish you and your whole family the best in your new adventure. A big hug, I love you brother.”
      Midfield maestro Sergio Busquets stated: “I can only thank you for what you have done for the club and for those who have accompanied you in these years and specifically towards me.”
      He continued: “I will miss you a lot. I can only wish you and your family the best because you deserve it, you will be missed.”
      Teenager starlet Ansu Fati then posted: “All the boys who come to the Masia dream of being able to play with you, I feel lucky to have fulfilled it.
      Ousmane Dembele stated that it was a privilege to play with the Argentina internationalCredit: AFP or licensors

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      “I wanted to thank you for these two years for your gestures of affection towards me and for everything I learned.”
      French forward Ousmane Dembele also thanked Messi, as he said: “Leo it was a privilege to have played with a legend like you.
      “I thank you for everything you have done for me and for your support in good times and bad. Nobody will forget what you did for Barcelona and for football lovers.
      “I wish you and your family all the best. Thanks Leo.”
      Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho messaged: “Leo Messi THANK YOU so much for everything. A great honour to have met you and played by your side.
      “Very grateful for the way you treated me and my family during that time! I wish you every success in your future and may GOD always bless your home and your family.”
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      Lionel Messi’s Barcelona renewal ‘imminent’ with star set to sign in time to face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus

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      LIONEL MESSI’S new contract at Barcelona is ‘imminent’, according to reports.And that could see the Argentine great go up against Cristiano Ronaldo this weekend.
      Lionel Messi is back in Barcelona and could play for the club against Juventus on Sunday
      He landed back at El Prat airport at 9.30pm on Wednesday evening
      Barcelona take on Juventus in a pre-season friendly on Sunday night in Catalonia.
      Ronaldo is expected to be involved with the match being both sides’ final warm-up games before the new campaign gets underway.
      And Ronald Koeman will want Messi available.
      The Dutchman could well get his wishes granted with the Barcelona legend back in the city after returning from his latest holiday in Ibiza.
      He landed at El Prat airport on a private flight at around 9.30pm on Wednesday night, report Mundo Deportivo.
      Marca add all the details of Messi’s contract extension were sorted three weeks ago.
      Now the 34-year-old has returned to Barcelona, the contract looks set to be signed and announced in ‘a matter of hours’.
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      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner will put pen to paper on a five-year extension with the club.
      At least two of those are expected to be as a Barca player – but the last three could be as an ambassador in the USA.
      Messi may even be presented at the Estadi Johan Cruyff ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy clash with Juve.
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      Lionel Messi lands in Barcelona STILL a free agent before going on holiday again but will sign new contract next week

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      FREE AGENT Lionel Messi has returned to Barcelona with his family – but only to pack another holiday bag after his sunshine breaks in Miami and the Dominican Republic.However, the Argentine hero is set to sign a new contract at the Nou Camp next week.
      Lionel Messi landed back in Barcelona – before heading off on another holidayCredit: Twitter @tjcope
      His family got into the people carrier first before they were driven awayCredit: Twitter @tjcope

      The 34-year-old was driven to his home on the exclusive Bellamar residential estate in Castelldefels after touching down in a private plane at Barcelona’s El Prat airport.
      Waiting fans and journalists asked ‘are you staying at Barcelona?’ and ‘ready to sign your new contract?’ as he headed for a chauffeur-driven people carrier in a black T-shirt and denim shorts.
      His wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children Thiago, eight, Mateo, five, and Ciro, three, were the first into the vehicle, as filmed by Tiempo de Juego.
      Lionel stopped briefly to sign a shirt for a fan as police looked on before the Messis were driven away.
      The superstar, a free agent since the end of June, is expected to continue his holidays somewhere closer to home before penning a new contract at his boyhood club.
      Last year he hired a private yacht which cost £45,000 per week and was spotted off the coast of Ibiza.
      Messi has reportedly agreed in principle to take a 50 per cent pay cut at the Nou Camp but will be offered a five-year deal instead of the two years initially expected.
      A lower salary for Messi is key to keeping him at the LaLiga side because of its troubled financial situation.
      Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, who joined Barcelona in May on a free transfer, is due to report for training on Monday.
      But Messi is not expected to resume training until he has finalised a new deal and medical, with Sport reporting an official signing announcement due in the first week of August.
      That would mean he could face Cristiano Ronaldo when Juventus play Barcelona in a pre-season friendly on August 8.

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      Messi left Barcelona on May 25 to prepare for the Copa America.
      Angel Di Maria’s first-half goal in the final against Brazil helped Argentina to their first major title in 28 years.
      It was the first for Messi after a string of World Cup and Copa America final losses.
      Reports suggest the Argentine will put pen to paper on his new deal next week
      Messi enjoyed a fine summer on the other side of the Atlantic with Copa America victory and two holidaysCredit: Rex
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      Barcelona hope to announce Lionel Messi contract renewal before friendly against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus

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      BARCELONA reportedly want to announce Lionel Messi’s new contract in the first week of August.And that would allow the Argentine ace to clash once again with old foe Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Barcelona hope to confirm Lionel Messi’s new deal in the first week of AugustCredit: AFP
      Messi, 34, is officially a free agent after his Nou Camp contract expired at the start of July.
      However, the legendary forward is said to be eager to extend his stay with Barcelona.
      And talks are ongoing over a new long-term deal.
      However, the Catalans have been unable to meet Messi’s terms as they struggle to balance the books.
      It’s reckoned a number of players must leave before Messi’s deal can be finalised.
      But Catalan newspaper Sport claims Barca chiefs are now hoping to confirm the contract by the end of next week.
      Should Messi officially return as a Barcelona player, it would mean he could face Ronaldo when Juventus play the Spaniards in a pre-season friendly on August 8.
      The old rivals duelled for Ballons d’Or, LaLiga titles and Champions Leagues during Ronnie’s time at Real Madrid.
      And fans will be salivating at the prospect of seeing them share the stage once again.
      Ronaldo, 36, has entered the final year of his Juventus contract.
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      And it’s reckoned he will not be offered an extension when it expires in 2022.
      Real have already been linked with a move for their former superstar after rehiring Carlo Ancelotti as boss.
      And that could set up a fresh battle between Ronaldo and Messi in El Clasico.
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      Messi ‘agrees to slash pay in HALF to finally sign Barcelona deal… but will still earn £1.2m-a-week’

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      LIONEL MESSI has reached an agreement in principle to extend his Barcelona contract with a 50 per cent pay cut, according to reports.The LaLiga giants were unable to get Messi, 34, to sign on the dotted line before his deal expired at the end of last month.
      Lionel Messi is set to put pen to paper after lifting the Copa AmericaCredit: AP
      But reports across the Spanish media now indicate that a breakthrough has been reached.
      The deal will see the Argentine icon slash his pay by half, to around £1.2million-a-week after the details of his previous contract were leaked earlier this year.
      Barcelona will also hold a release clause of just over £300m on the player.
      The contract is said to last for five years, despite talk of Messi wanting to see out his career with a stint in MLS.
      Some outlets claim there is still a possibility for him to venture Stateside during the contract, which he see him operate as a Blaugrana ambassador.
      According to Sport, the striker is willing to accept a pay cut due to the Catalan club’s financial trouble.
      Barcelona have been told to severely reduce their wage bill to abide by LaLiga wage limit rules.
      An agreement was, however, reportedly delayed as both parties were at pains to ensure the contract’s tax situation was in order.
      The club’s and player’s lawyers are now set to draft the agreement and produce a document that Messi can give his final consent to.
      An announcement is expected next week at the earliest with the star on holiday following the Copa America.

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      Talks have been ongoing for several weeks, led by club president Joan Laporta and Lionel’s father, Jorge.
      Interest had arisen from the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, as well as Inter Miami.
      Earlier this week, it had been claimed that PSG were giving up on the deal after Messi privately confirmed his commitment to Barcelona.
      Since making his first-team debut in 2004, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner has notched ten LaLiga titles, four Champions League triumphs, won the Copa del Rey seven times, and scored over 700 goals.
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      Lionel Messi facing 80 PER CENT pay cut as Barcelona wage limit is slashed – but he’d still be top Premier League earner

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      LIONEL MESSI is reportedly facing an 80 PER CENT wage cut to sign a new contract with Barcelona.The 34-year-old is currently a free agent, but the Spanish giants are desperate to keep the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      Barcelona are trying desperately to tie down Lionel Messi to a new contractCredit: Reuters

      But with Barca, like most of Spanish fiootball, have seen finances obliterated by the coronavirus pandemic.
      They are desperately trying to cut wages while flogging some of their out-of-favour players.
      And according to The Athletic, this will severely impact on the terms the LaLiga giants are able to put to Messi.
      The striker earns around £2.4MILLION a week, so an 80 per cent cut in that will see him pocket £480,000-a-week.
      That would still see him earn comfortably more than the Premier League’s highest-paid player, Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne.
      The Belgian takes home £385,000 a week.
      The next highest-paid player in the Prem is Manchester United’s sometime No1 goalkeeper David De Gea, who collects £370,000 a week.
      Then it’s Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on £350,000 a week.

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      And the top five is rounded off by Chelsea’s German star Kai Havertz on £310,000 a week.
      But there could well be a NEW entry in that last in the next few weeks.
      Manchester United star Paul Pogba, 28, is going into the final 12 months of his contract and SunSport has exclusively revealed that the Red Devils are willing to offer him a staggering £400,000 a week over the next five years.
      The Prem giants are desperate to keep midfielder Pogba and do not want him to go into the new season without him tied down.
      Old Trafford chiefs are now set to put the bumper new terms on the table – a huge increase on his current £290,000-a-week salary.
      His new pay packet would eclipse the £375k a week which United team-mate De Gea earns.
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      Kevin De Bruyne is the Premier League’s highest paid playerCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
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      Lionel Messi ‘decides to STAY at Barcelona and sign new contract as PSG give up on snatching superstar on free transfer’

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      LIONEL MESSI has decided to STAY at Barcelona and sign a new contract despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain.The 34-year-old star is a free agent after the club failed to sign him up before his deal expired on June 30.
      Paris Saint-Germain have given up on signing Lionel Messi on a free transferCredit: Reuters
      Negotiations continued while Messi helped Argentina win the Copa America but no breakthrough has been made yet.
      Yet transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has insisted that the forward is staying following the news that PSG have given up on signing him on a free.
      Barcelona’s boost comes just days after club president Joan Laporta claimed that the Catalan outfit are nearing a deal to renew Messi’s contract.
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      He told Mago Pop on Spanish TV, via Marca: “[Messi’s deal] is progressing adequately well.”
      Messi meanwhile is currently on holiday after he won his first major international trophy lifting the Copa America.
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner emotionally reunited with wife Antonela Roccuzzo following the 1-0 victory over Brazil at the Maracana.
      Angel Di Maria was the matchwinner but Messi remained his country’s main man with four goals and five assists in seven games.
      And Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni revealed that the 151-cap international had been suffering with an injury in the tournament.

      He explained: “If you knew the way that he played in the Copa America you’d love him even more.
      “You can never do without a player like him, even when he is not fully fit like in this game and the previous one.”
      SunSport previously revealed that Inter Miami are confident of landing Messi in two years time following the end of his next extension.
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