Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Lionel Messi is reportedly unhappy with reports that Kylian Mbappe could become the highest-paid player in world football.
Messi, 34, made the move to PSG last summer from Barcelona and has yet to truly hit the ground running at the Parc des Princes. The Argentinian joined the Paris side on wages that made him the highest paid footballer in the world.
That was until Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United last summer. ESPN has now deemed the Portugal forward the highest paid player in the world.
Yet Mbappe's situation at Paris Saint-Germain has become one of interest, particularly with the club keen to keep hold of the Frenchman.
They will reportedly offer the player wages that will make him the highest paid player in world football.
According to El Nacional, the prospect of Mbappe usupring Messi to become the highest paid player in world football does not rest well with the Argentine.
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has reportedly deemed Mbappe the Parisian's most prized possession. He wants to stave off intense interest from La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
He will do so by offering Mbappe a bumper new deal and, according to reports, is willing to see Messi depart in the process.
Messi is being linked with a return to Barcelona where he found huge success during thirteen years at the Spanish side.
Is Kylian Mbappe more important than Lionel Messi to PSG?
There are reports that the proposed contract offer from PSG to Mbappe will make him the world's highest paid player. With this news comes the debate of if its deserved.
On the face of it, Mbappe is the Ligue 1 side's best performing player. Certainly this season, which has seen the forward score 24 goals and contribute 17 assists in 34 appearances for the Parisians.
Messi, meanwhile, has seen his Paris career fail to truly follow the high expectations he set himself during his time at Barcelona. Messi has seven goals and 11 assists in 23 appearances in all competitions this season.
It has been clear on numerous occasions that Messi just hasn't clicked with the PSG side. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has failed to get the best out of the seven-time Balon d'Or winner.
The 34-year-old has cut a frustrated figure regularly whilst Mbappe has continued to flourish.
Most recently against Real Madrid, he scored a fantastic solo goal in the UEFA Champions League first leg of their last 16 tie.
With such accomplishments and age on his side, it can be argued that the Frenchman deserves a big contract.
jhaeswaggz
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So let me see if I understand this. The same person who was about to take a pay cut to remain at a club has a problem with someone earning more than him??? Like seriously any other player but not Messi.
Funblnrtuz
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barca fans barking : its a lie, its a lie....
Culer_till_I_die
385
Yeah it is true, Messi told me he is unhappy.
_Brar
251
Mbappe is the reason Messi didn’t got the criticism like C.Ronaldo is getting at MU. C.Ronaldo is MU’s top scorer in all competitions but still getting more criticism than Messi who’s being carried by Mbappe. C.Ronaldo was scored most winning goals in EPL & UCL. While Messi didn’t and also C.Ronaldo is playing in the best league in the world and Messi playing in the league that was out of top 5 months ago. PSG also has a super squad and better manager than MU.
Taocdnprst
182
messi who was even ready to take 5 million salary at barca and donated almost 100 millions on charity would be unhappy
ManUnited-Red
140
Messi likes to cause lots of drama [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
bigchelseafan2005
16
So let me see if I understand this. The same person who was about to take a pay cut to remain at a club has a problem with someone earning more than him??? Like seriously any other player but not Messi.
if this was ronaldo let me not tallk
Dupoprstuz
14
Mbappe is the reason Messi didn’t got the criticism like C.Ronaldo is getting at MU. C.Ronaldo is MU’s top scorer in all competitions but still getting more criticism than Messi who’s being carried by Mbappe. C.Ronaldo was scored most winning goals in EPL & UCL. While Messi didn’t and also C.Ronaldo is playing in the best league in the world and Messi playing in the league that was out of top 5 months ago. PSG also has a super squad and better manager than MU.
do you watch football or you just watch blank Screen?
LMLIV
10
Mbappe is the reason Messi didn’t got the criticism like C.Ronaldo is getting at MU. C.Ronaldo is MU’s top scorer in all competitions but still getting more criticism than Messi who’s being carried by Mbappe. C.Ronaldo was scored most winning goals in EPL & UCL. While Messi didn’t and also C.Ronaldo is playing in the best league in the world and Messi playing in the league that was out of top 5 months ago. PSG also has a super squad and better manager than MU.
Elanga is the reason why Cr5 has stills club to play . 🤣😅😅😅😅😅😅
worldskilful
8
such ridiculous, made up stories. nonsense!
If it was Ronaldo now, you’ll laugh so hard and believe easily but cos it’s messi it’s a lie...Ronaldo expresses his true emotion about things and gets judged for it and then Messi hide his true feelings so not to be called out...so cut the crap pls
LMLIV
8
And Mbappe is the reason why PSG still playing Messi😂
You are a new species . You deserve to be in a zoo . Children should come and loo at you . 🤣😅🤣🤣🤣🤣