Lionel Messi hopes to join PSG with the French giants in hopes of signing the Argentine star to a two-year deal THIS WEEKEND as his father and agent Jorge prepare to discuss the details on Saturday' after the surprising outing. of the six-time winner of the Barcelona Ballon d'Or
- Paris Saint-Germain set to sign icon Lionel Messi this weekend
- Messi's father Jorge is said to be about to close the deal with the club
- Legend Messi is believed to have dealt directly with coach Mauricio Pochettino
- Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has led talks to get Messi, reports suggest
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By Ben Miller for Mailonline
PSG is on the verge of signing Lionel Messi after he chose to join the French giants following his seismic departure from children's club Barcelona, according to reports.
Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi is said to have personally contacted PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino following the explosive announcement Thursday night that he would be leaving Barça, and it is now claimed that the heavyweights Ligue 1 players could complete the transfer during decisive talks with their team. father, Jorge, on Saturday.
Messi is ready to sign an initial two-year contract with the option of a third party, RMC Sport has said.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of the highly funded 2020 Champions League finalists, is leading the talks, according to The Athletic.
A detailed meeting and proposal will be presented to Messi's father on Saturday, The Telegraph reported.
His friend and partner, the South American superstar Neymar, who is said to have spoken to Messi days before the shocking news of his departure from Barca, could play a crucial role in the Argentina captain's final decision.
PSG midfielder Neymar posed for photos with Messi after Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa América final last month and is even rumored to have offered his international rival his number 10 jersey in the Park. of the Princes.
Former Argentine defender Pochettino was silent when asked about Messi at a press conference on Friday, insisting that his team is concentrating on its first division game in Troyes on Saturday.
PSG and Brazil star Neymar could also be a key player in luring Messi to the French giants
PSG and Brazil star Neymar could also be a key player in luring Messi to the French giants
Heading into his first full season at the helm, Pochettino admitted that PSG is working "discreetly" to "improve the team as much as possible."
Pochettino said: 'I haven't talked to [Messi]. And [any move] wouldn't mean Kylian would leave.
“A player of Messi's caliber, that's what interests me. The club is working on several options, but we must focus on the game with Troyes [on Saturday].
“As for Lionel Messi, we know what happened yesterday. I won't say anything different than that.
Neymar played with Messi at Barcelona and remains in contact with his Copa América nemesis
“We are fully focused on beating Troyes and starting the season off right. At the same time, our sporting director [Leonardo] and the president are working hard to improve the team. '
PSG is said to be aware that Messi and his manager, Father Jorge, have been exploring other options, with his former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola persistently linked with a move to bring him to Manchester City.
The city is eager to replace striker Sergio Agüero and is believed to be the favorites to sign Tottenham talisman Harry Kane, while Pochettino could create a formidable front line by pairing Messi with Neymar and France's hitman Kylian Mbappé. , whose contract at the club expires next year.
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