Fabrizio Romano insists that reports that Lionel Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami is nearing completion are misplaced at the moment.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward is without a contract in the summer of 2023, and there is a lot of speculation surrounding his future and what decision he could make about his next step in the coming months.
Still, Romano has responded to talk of Messi’s deal to move to MLS giant Inter Miami by playing down the speculation, insisting the 35-year-old will make a decision about his future in 2023.
For now, Messi’s focus is on the World Cup with Argentina, according to Romano, although he admitted there is genuine interest from Inter Miami, who are already making plans to have the former Barcelona star in their team.
Having had talks with people close to Messi, Romano said: “I had the opportunity to speak with people close to Lionel Messi and the message from his camp is very clear: he has not decided his future, he has not reached an agreement with anyone. “. club, there are no advanced negotiations with any club.
“And it is important to say that he is 100% focused on the World Cup with Argentina, not on the transfer negotiations. Nothing will happen until 2023. Then you will decide your future.
“It is true that Inter Miami wants Messi, and they are planning it in their future. They want him as part of his team, but at the moment there is nothing agreed. It is also important to say that Paris Saint-Germain wants to stay with him for one more season and they are trying to extend his contract. We also know that Barcelona wants to bring him back, but there are no negotiations yet.
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These are Messi’s three possibilities, but nothing has been decided yet. Reports saying it’s done or close to it are misplaced, from what I understand from talking to Messi’s people. This is the situation and I will continue to investigate to keep you informed.”
Messi has been in excellent form for PSG this season, showing that he can surely still play at the highest level in Europe for a bit longer, but it may be that after such a long and excellent career he is now ready for a different challenge. with one movement. to MLS.
