Lionel Messi before lifting the World Cup 2022 with Argentina, has agreed to stay with football club Paris St. Germain until 2023-24, according to a report in France.
After 16 years, 35-year-old forward was finally able to lift the World Cup trophy following Argentina’s victory over France. It took him 16 years since playing his maiden World Cup tournament to land the coveted prize.
According to the report, an agreement was reached in December, during the World Cup, regarding the extension of the contract of Lionel Messi. PSG were not immediately available for comment.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Paris St. Germain, said earlier this month that the club’s officials would begin negotiations regarding the extension of Lionel’s contract after the World Cup.
After spending two decades with Barcelona, where he was regarded as one of the best players in the world of football, Messi signed a two-year contract with PSG in 2021. It was reported that he was considering other offers, such as those from Inter Miami and FC Barcelona.
In the current season, Messi has been instrumental in helping the Paris Saint-Germain to a great start in the European competitions. He has 12 goals and 14 assists in all competitions.
Since his debut with Barcelona, Lionel has won multiple LaLiga titles and the Champions League. He also received the Ballon d’Or award seven times.
According to a report released by Deloitte, the Paris Saint-Germain football club has a turnover of around 556 million annually. It is currently ranked seventh in the world in terms of its worth, says the Forbes magazine.