Chelsea transfer news as Lionel Messi looks set to leave PSG come the end of the season with the Blues previously linked with a move for the Argentina World Cup winner
Lionel Messi looks set to be back on the market this summer with a Paris Saint-Germain exit expected.
Messi was suspended and fined after visiting Saudi Arabia after PSG's shock defeat to Lorient on Sunday. PSG, owned by the Qatari Sports Investment firm, have reportedly decided against offering Messi a new contract when his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Messi signed for PSG when he left Barcelona at the end of the 2020/21 season but he has not been able to get the Parisiens closer to their ultimate goal of winning a Champions League trophy. With the 35 year-old World Cup winner now set to be out of contract, there could be a scramble for his services.
A Saudi Arabian club are reported to have offered Messi a whopping $600million contract to join them, which would pit him against old foe Cristiano Ronaldo who currently plays for Al-Nassr. Meanwhile Barcelona are keen for a reunion with Messi but their financial situation could prevent a move.
Chelsea have been linked with a move for the player in the past and there is now added intrigue given Mauricio Pochettino, a compatriot of Messi, is widely expected to become the club's new manager. Messi would also reunite with Argentina team-mate Enzo Fernandez, too.
Messi, who won the World Cup with Argentina last year, could fancy a crack at the Premier League but it is clear that if the Blues are to present themselves as a viable option then they need to get their squad in shape. Chelsea will be hoping to put a woeful 2022/23 campaign behind them and look forward to the new ownership's second season in charge.
The Blues would need to present a clear strategy to Messi, who would be keen to know what direction the club is heading in and how he would slot into the team both on the pitch and off it. There would also have to be clarity around the manager's position with Messi likely to avoid the instability that he had at PSG with Pochettino leaving and Christophe Galtier replacing him at the Parc des Princes.
It is not expected that Messi will push for a move to Chelsea, or vice versa, but there is certainly a possibility. Messi may well decide that he is ready to end his career in Europe and move to the MLS, with Inter Miami keen, or Saudi Arabia.
His options are limited at this stage - but with Chelsea set to appoint Pochettino and looking for top quality up front he may just fit the bill.
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Neuabimnsy
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let it happen
fekbcikru
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Messi is good Play By name's Chris
Hyssop
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it is very hard for messi to go to chelsea because they do not play champions league. but this may be good alsoi jave always liked chelsea
fiudkopst
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if he goes there then just add Mane
Definitely, along with that guy Mc Allister of Brighton and Gnabry of Bayern Munich
Yaybklsu
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come to us
Keney_G
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As his fan, I would be more happy if Messi joined Chelsea than returning to Barca just to see my man in this so overhyped league that has been so massively exposed by Pep and Haaland. And as for those Barca fans saying Messi shd return to his "home" Barca, Messi's home is Argentina.
Haaland being in another club in Epl would have been another story. Also, Pep managing another team in EPL that don't have plenty of money to spend would led to another story so rest.
Keney_G
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This Chelsea owner just want to keep spending.
Bangii
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Messi, Enzo and rice in the heart of the field damn
Wudckmosy
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if Chelsea boss wants messi don't think there's a few as fear of anything money is there
Wauabdkn
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You will see,,Chelsea won’t try to sign him..I don’t know why they can’t see best players…
yomabceors
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if he goes there then just add Mane
gentlesoulnw
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No ways. We don’t want him pls
Kukbknpt
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Why would Messi want to join a club like Chelsea? 😂🤣
Coz we have money, I he's done playing Time for our goat to make Bank before retiring
Kukbknpt
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Kukbknpt
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vaaabcdkln
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Chelsea must sign 🇦🇷 🐐 cz every club 🐐 plays the club will at least win 🏆 a season
PUTA_PSG
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Cry baby 😭 Your dead Goat is getting fucked and your broke cheating club will be kicked out of Europe for 4-5 years 😭😭 Hello Ref buyers, you needs Chelsea to save your dead goat? Nah, never gonna happen
No one is going to save ur gutter club...
PUTA_PSG
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We don't need a Ghost in the City of London 👎 They should waybill him back to Barcelona 👎👻
M F you guys spent millions changed three manager from Jan till now and moved from 38 - 39 points.. Gutter team.
Covid-21
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Yea yeah go to Chelsea 🤣🤣
Mangisha
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As his fan, I would be more happy if Messi joined Chelsea than returning to Barca just to see my man in this so overhyped league that has been so massively exposed by Pep and Haaland. And as for those Barca fans saying Messi shd return to his "home" Barca, Messi's home is Argentina.
Papinatty5
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Dude was suspended and his mind he is like mtcheeeeeeew
Watailoyz
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I don’t throw GOAT can’t play in a team which is not in the UCL so sorry for Chelsea
Blaqpablo
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We don’t need him, he is finished he should go to Saudi Arabia
who is more finished between Chelsea and messi
Charliey
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Chelsea have 99% problems they're already adding the 💯 one so Chelsea will get lost totally this time round let Messi go back to to it's corrupt father Barcelona
Like your corrupt and hypocrite club destroyed Ronaldo
Blaqpablo
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We don't need a Ghost in the City of London 👎 They should waybill him back to Barcelona 👎👻
a ghost that has more trophies than chelsea
jedadimuy
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bring welcome mess
Nubcmnrsty
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No way we can sign Messi. Don't even approach him. that would be embarrassing for him.
akaonceChelseaBarca
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Newcastle is the best option for Messi
No way what do u want? what will he win there?
akaonceChelseaBarca
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Chelsea have 99% problems they're already adding the 💯 one so Chelsea will get lost totally this time round let Messi go back to to it's corrupt father Barcelona
U scared he will destroy u
Lisiknopsz
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Chelsea have 99% problems they're already adding the 💯 one so Chelsea will get lost totally this time round let Messi go back to to it's corrupt father Barcelona
Nino_Luxury
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Chelsea itself is a ghost who is making its way to Championship 🤣🤣
Cry baby 😭 Your dead Goat is getting fucked and your broke cheating club will be kicked out of Europe for 4-5 years 😭😭 Hello Ref buyers, you needs Chelsea to save your dead goat? Nah, never gonna happen
Cheady87
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That won’t happen because if Messi choose not to play champions league again he’ll prefer to go to Saudi Arabia instead of coming to Chelsea
Nash_FCB
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We don't need a Ghost in the City of London 👎 They should waybill him back to Barcelona 👎👻
Chelsea itself is a ghost who is making its way to Championship 🤣🤣
Mintuzaman
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Newcastle is the best option for Messi
No
RISINGSTAR55
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What reason would lure Messi to Chelsea at this point of time????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
he follows Chelsea on his socials he obviously likes the blues
rieadikmop
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come to Chelsea Messi
Nahmalcode
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If Messi decides to stay in Europe it would be to compete in the UCL one last time. That automatically takes Chelsea out of the race to lane Messi signature
As a chelsea fan i agree.
fauzishma
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let Chelsea sign Neymar and Messi
Neitsizozumvu
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What reason would lure Messi to Chelsea at this point of time????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
AlameenMalami
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No Messi he should rather retire than join Chelsea
kapedien1824
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Like I said before, it's best for Chelsea to purchase another club because they want to buy everyone nowadays 🙄
bosdikrsty
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Newcastle is the best option for Messi
hineiklmn
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Goated#
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The only leo on earth that even a deer is not afraid of.
kapceirz
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good👍
Bazbcmuz
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We don’t need him, he is finished he should go to Saudi Arabia
Yeah you don't need him have fun with Mudryk.
Bazbcmuz
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Meanwhile some random Sixpackista:Messi has no offer from Europe.
Paodknortz
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We don't need a Ghost in the City of London 👎 They should waybill him back to Barcelona 👎👻
& yet you going to championship chelsea's fuckup!
Nino_Luxury
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We don't need a Ghost in the City of London 👎 They should waybill him back to Barcelona 👎👻
CrUeL_Prince
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Man City, Man U, even Newcastle have higher chances to sign Messi than CFC
UncleDMG
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Come to Chelsea Messi 💙💙