Lionel Messi will celebrate his World Cup triumph by agreeing to stay atParis Saint-Germain, local media claimed Wednesday, as he attempts to steerthe French side to an elusive Champions League title.
The 35-year-old, who led Argentina to victory in the World Cup finalagainst France in Qatar last weekend, will pen a one-season extension tohis current deal in the French capital which expires in the summer.
Le Parisian and RMC Sport reported that Messi will sit down with PSGpresident Nasser Al-Khelaifi and other top club officials when he returnsafter his World Cup break.
Messi joined PSG in 2021 on a two-season deal with an option for anotheryear after having spent his entire professional career with Barcelona.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner collected four Champions League titles in2006, 2009, 2011 and 2015 in Spain as well as 10 La Liga crowns.
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On Sunday, he inspired Argentina to a penalty shootout win over France inthe World Cup final after the epic match had finished 3-3 in extra-time.
Messi, named player of the tournament, scored twice in the game with PSGteammate Kylian Mbappe grabbing a hat-trick for France. -APP/AFP
