Lionel Messi of Argentina, a World Cup winner, caused a sensation in the transfer market when he decided to go from French champions PSG to David Beckham’s Major League Soccer team Inter Miami.
Before the 35-year-old French great left the French club, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner reportedly offered some advice to Kylian Mbappe, saying that the 24-year-old PSG sensation deserves a “winning project.”
The United States of America, along with its neighbors Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi’s move from Europe to the North American country is certain to be a turning point in the history of American football.
The French capital city team, who had the honor of possessing a star-studded line up leading the front lines, had Messi as a member of a terrifying attacking three.
Since Messi joined the Ligue 1 team, the three of the Argentine, World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe of France, and Brazilian wonderkid Neymar have wreaked havoc in the French top flight, winning two domestic championships in as many years.
However, local dominance did not convert to European success, and PSG supporters grew unhappy as their team consistently lost in continental competitions despite significant investment and the presence of all of its best players. Additionally, the relationship between the ultras and Messi deteriorated.
The 24-year-old said in a letter to the club that he is not yet prepared to sign an extension on his current deal, which runs through the end of the 2019 season, so Mbappe’s future at the capital city club is still in doubt.
If PSG wants to profit from his transfer, they will either have to sell him this season or run the chance of the French star leaving on his own terms at the end of the upcoming season.
Real Madrid, the player’s top pursuers, reportedly put forth an offer in the 120 million to 200 million range in response to PSG’s 200 million asking price for the player’s sale.
Source- News18
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