Paris Saint Germain could make a move to take Lionel Messi from Barcelona, as per RTL.
In the latest transfer rumor over the Argentinian star's contract, Paris Saint Germain's director Patrick Kluivert has made contact with Lionel Messi's father and agent, Jorge. The report claims that more contact will be made in the weeks to follow. Messi's contract negotiations with Barca have seem to come to a standstill, which has prompted discussions on possible transfers to other clubs.
Although Lionel Messi's current contract with Barcelona will not expire until 2018, he has not yet signed a renewal. Barca is said to be quickly making moves to renew Messi's contract, and it's said that president Josep Maria Bartomeu will meet again with Messi's father, Jorge to discuss the matter after El Clásico next week. The offer is said to be a 'contract renewal for life', similar to what they are planning to offer to Andres Iniesta.
Despite Barca making every effort to retain Messi, it hasn't stopped other clubs trying to acquire him. PSG is one of the few clubs in the world with the funds to acquire Messi from Barca.
But as it turns out, it doesn't seem that the supposed meeting between Kluiver and Jorge Messi has happened, as per Sport. What is more likely to happen is the renewed start of contract negotiations between Jorge and Bartomeu. Bartomeu is said to explain the team framework to ensure that Messi remains comfortable in the club, such as the renewals of Neymar, Sergio Brusquets and the imminent renewal of Luis Suarez. The proposed contract for Messi will be for life, which would make sure that the Argentinian star will finish his career at the same club he started with.
