Yaya Toure backs Lionel Messi to finish his career at Barcelona amid PSG exit rumours
- Messi backed to finish career at Barca
- Has offers from PSG, Al-Hilal
- Barcelona president yet to talk to Messi directly
WHAT HAPPENED? Messi's current deal at Paris Saint-Germain ends this summer, and the Argentine is yet to pen a new deal at Parc des Princes. And while Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have offered him a massive contract, Messi reportedly has his eyes on a return to Barcelona. The Blaugrana went public in their intentions to bring him back last week.
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WHAT THEY SAID: In a wide-ranging interview with Marca, Messi's former teammate Yaya Toure backed the 35-year-old to finish his career at Camp Nou: "Let's see what happens. Barca would do well. I only see Messi finishing his career in Barcelona."
Toure conceded, though, that the situation is complex: "I don't know what will happen to him because he still has a contract, we'll see what happens next season."
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi has until the end of the season to make a decision on his future. He reportedly wants to remain in Europe until at least the 2024 Copa America, but he only has one formal offer — from PSG — on the table. The Argentine has been booed by Paris ultras in recent weeks.
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WHAT NEXT? Messi will continue to feature for PSG as they look to see off Lens in the Ligue 1 title race. That effort will start on Saturday as the Parisians take on Nice.