The father of Argentine forward Lionel Messi is negotiating his son’s transfer from Spanish giants FC Barcelona to French side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), media reported on Tuesday citing sources.
According to French media RTL, Jorge Messi maintains dialogue with Paris Saint-Germain Director of football and former Barcelona player Patrick Kluivert regarding a possible move of his son.
PSG have reportedly “made contact” with Lionel Messi’s representatives over a potential switch. #TransferTalk https://t.co/L8zU6X1Xc6 pic.twitter.com/c2n4nx85vd
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 29, 2016
The striker’s current contract with FC Barcelona ends on June 30, 2018. Last month, local media reported that the Argentine forward decided not to renew his contract.
Lionel Messi, 29, joined Barcelona when he was 13. Rising up in the FC Barcelona football academy, he broke into the main team at the age of 17.
Since then, he has won the UEFA Champions League four times, became champion of La Liga eight times, won four Copa Del Reys, along with many other trophies.
