Paris Saint-Germain will have talks with Lionel Messi early in the New Year about extending his contract. Both sides are feeling positive the World Cup winner will sign a new deal with the French champions. The 35-year-old’s current contract expires next summer.
Messi is currently in Argentina celebrating their World Cup win, with PSG giving him the time off he needs.
The Ligue 1 leaders’ next game is at home to Strasbourg on December 28. Meanwhile, French daily Le Parisien are reporting Messi has already reached a deal with the the club to stay for the 2023-24 season.
The seven-times winner of the Ballon D’Or, helped Argentina lift the World Cup trophy by beating France on penalties in the final on Sunday.
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi said this month that Messi was happy at the club, adding that discussions about a contract extension would be held after the World Cup.
Messi, who has 12 goals and 14 assists for PSG in all competitions this season, moved to the French capital from Barcelona in 2021 on a two-year contract.