Set to renew until June 30, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo is already in Riyadh, having signed with Al Nassr. That development is something that many did not believe, even though MARCA reported it from early on, and now another quite unbelievable situation will soon take place there too.

That’s because Lionel Messi will also be travelling Saudi Arabia, but not as Rudi Garcia would like.

Instead, it’s to play a friendly with PSG against a selection of players who play for Al Nassr and Al Hilal.

The reason? To celebrate the arrival of CR7 and the imminent renewal of the world champion’s contract with PSG for another season – until June 30, 2024.

Messi wants to remain at the top level and, as he returns to training with the Parisian team, he will give his final OK to an agreement that has already been discussed with the leaders of PSG.

If nothing changes this week, the best player of the 2022 World Cup will be staying at PSG and this will be loudly and proudly announced.

Two meanings behind Messi’s renewal with PSG

On the one hand, Paris Saint-Germain are making a statement of intent in front of the whole world, making it clear that they Qatari project is continuing, even with the World Cup already in the memory.

On the other hand, they want to quickly put an end to the rumors, with little basis, of the possible return of Messi to Barcelona, in what is a closed chapter for the moment on the part of the Argentine.

Messi had a pending offer for some time

As reported by MARCA on October 25, Messi has had the proposal from the Parisian team on the table since practically the start of this season, a clear gesture that the directors were more than satisfied with what the Argentine has contributed.

Before the World Cup, the two parties laid the groundwork for the agreement and it will be announced this week.

Messi and Ronaldo’s rivalry continues

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will coincide in the friendly match to be played on January 19, but it’s true that at this stage of their rivalry, 15 years later, they have taken divergent paths.

One, Ronaldo, has opted for a long and big money contract with Al Nassr, while the other still feels he can compete among the elite until at least until 2024.

Source: marca.com