Messi put an end to his 21-year association with Barcelona and joined Les Parisiens on a free transfer last summer. However, the transfer has not gone according to plan for the Argentina international so far.
The 34-year-old has scored eight goals and provided 11 assists from 27 appearances across all competitions for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. While Messi’s numbers seem decent, many feel he has failed to replicate his Barcelona form at the Parc des Princes.
Messi also failed to prevent PSG from crashing out of the UEFA Champions League last month. Pochettino and Co lost 3-2 on aggregate to Real Madrid in the Round of 16, thus casting doubt over the forward’s future in Paris.
As the Argentinean continues to struggle at PSG, Saviola has backed him to overcome the hurdles. The former Barcelona attacker insisted that Messi has the mentality to prove his doubters wrong. He told Catalonian daily SPORT:
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner shared the dressing room with Saviola during his time at Camp Nou. The two played 11 games together for club and country.
PSG superstar Lionel Messi could return to Barcelona
Lionel Messi has a contract with the Parisians until 2023. However, there are suggestions that he could be on his way out of the club as early as this summer.
According to Fichajes.net, the Argentinean has three options ahead of him. Staying at PSG is said to be the most likely option for him as he has over a year remaining on his deal with them.
A return to Barcelona, who were forced to let go of Messi due to financial constraints last year, could also be on the cards for the forward. Meanwhile, Major League Soccer club Inter Miami are willing to do anything to sign the 34-year-old.
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