Paris Saint-Germain chief Leonardo says the French giants have a 'place reserved' at the table for Lionel Messi, as the Parisians prepare to pounce for the wantaway Barcelona star this summer.
The Ligue 1 champions are among a smattering of clubs eager to snap up the soon to be out of contract star this summer, with Manchester City and Inter Milan poised to put up a fierce fight to land the Argentine superstar.
Messi, 33, attempted to leave the club last summer amid a bitter feud with former club president Josep Bartomeu. However, the forward opted to stay in a bid to avoid a serious legal battle with the club over the eligibility of an exit clause in his contract.
The Barcelona captain has pledged not to enter a pre-contract agreement this month, which any player whose contract will has less than six months to run can do, but PSG sporting director Leonardo did not attempt to play down links with his club.
'Great players like him will always be on PSG's list,' he admitted via Jonathan Johnson. 'Now is not the time to discuss or even dream of it.
'We are seated at the table of those keeping tabs on it. In fact, not seated, but with a place reserved -- just in case. Four months is a long time.'
The addition of Messi to their star-studded team is a tantalising prospect for PSG fans, with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe hoping to lead the club to their first ever Champions League triumph.
Leonardo said he is confident that the club's lofty ambitions match those of their star players and that they can keep hold of the pair.
'I hope they believe PSG is a good place for top-class ambitious players now,' he added. 'We just have to agree between their desires & requirements & our expectations & means. We do not need to beg. Those who truly want to stay will. Contact is regular.'
The French champions have faced a more turbulent campaign than they would have expected, with Thomas Tuchel sacked and replaced by former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.
PSG currently sit top of Ligue 1, with rivals Lille hot on their heels. Goal difference alone separates Renato Sanches & Co from Pochettino's side.
Bobali
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yeah I like him a lot . but I wanna see PSG lifting that goddamn thing without messi
Lol been done before got read !!
Bowademnpr
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or if they decide Messi come to man city it would be like this!
Bowademnpr
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This would be the future PSG
Mudacdlmo
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Messi is at the end of his career. He would be better retiring to the MLS
royabeikl
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Messi should leave Barca if he stays he is coward
Yimderz
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Imagine this PSG team🔥🔥
tuybcdns
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...would Messi rather go to PSG or, Man City???
navosharif
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"Leonardo says French champions have a 'place reserved' at the table for Lionel Messi" So, Let's just Reserve TWO TABLES for Messi.
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lmao.
navosharif
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PSG next season
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Marquinos???? Florenzi?????
Neacdimnuy
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PSG next season
Neacdimnuy
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PSG next season
Solaiman21
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r mentally club in the world
zuziknptuz
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Leonardo is PSG’s virus!🧐😖
Brazilian4ever
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better sign him,he will help PSG to win UEFA
It’s ok AdamKawtharani your upset your loosing one of the greatest players that played for your 44% taxed club. Your team and Zidanes team and Spanish football is dead! Simeone’s Athletico is the only great team to watch in Spain anyway! All the glitz and glamor in Spain has become shiny Crockery. All Hail Diego [El Cholo]
bot_user
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we never appreciate what we have people were skeptical about who will pay for Ronaldo and then he left. Let's not be skittish even at 33 clubs which can afford will definitely sign him.
lilleo24
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Psg line-up if he goes there
Biprajit-10
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We won't see this name on Barca shirt in nxt season💔
ADAMKawtharani
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better sign him,he will help PSG to win UEFA
even if you bring the whole earth to play for P$G,they won't win the Champions league....never.
ishti
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"Leonardo says French champions have a 'place reserved' at the table for Lionel Messi" So, Let's just Reserve TWO TABLES for Messi.
handsomeguy₹
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ITS OFFICIAL. PSG HAVE SIGNED THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER
Saabdlptz
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better sign him,he will help PSG to win UEFA
😂😂😂😂
hopbceipt
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better sign him,he will help PSG to win UEFA
yeah I like him a lot . but I wanna see PSG lifting that goddamn thing without messi
Saabdlptz
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better sign him,he will help PSG to win UEFA