Inter Miami CF manager Phil Neville has admitted that any deal to bring Lionel Messi to the MLS team will be “complicated.”
Inter Miami has long been linked to a move by Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, sometime before he hung up his boots.
The Argentine superstar currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain, with whom he has a contract that runs until the end of June 2023. But there is an option to extend his contract with the club for another year, and Lionel Messi and PSG would have reached an agreement. Agreement in principle to renew his contract with the Ligue 1 team until 2024.
Even if Lionel Messi extends his stay at Paris Saint-Germain until 2024, Inter Miami is expected to remain interested in the Argentine’s services when he becomes available.
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Inter Miami manager Phil Neville addresses Lionel Messi transfer rumors
Speaking to the media, Inter Miami manager Phil Neville admitted that any deal to sign Lionel Messi will be “complicated.”
However, Phil Neville also highlighted that they are always working to bring the best players to Inter Miami and that Messi is one of the best players.
“For us, the picture hasn’t changed at all. With any deal for any DP of the level you’re talking about is complicated, it takes time. Rest assured, we are working every second of every day to bring in the best players, and I think he is one of the best,” Phil Neville said.
Messi has been impressive for Paris Saint-Germain in the 22/23 season. The Argentinian superstar had endured a rather disappointing first season with PSG on 21/22 after his transfer to the French outfit in the summer of 2021.
However, Lionel Messi has looked back at his best at 22/23. He already has 12 goals and 14 assists with PSG in 19 games in the 22/23 season. He also starred for Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the South American heavyweights clinched the coveted title.
Lionel Messi scored seven goals for Argentina at Qatar 2022, including a brace in the final against France, as the South American nation lifted the FIFA World Cup title for the third time in its history.
For his performances for Argentina in Qatar 2022, Lionel Messi also won the Ballon d’Or award.
