Football News : Barcelona & Inter Miami 'battling to take Lionel Messi away from PSG

According to reports, Lionel Messi is up for signing with Barcelona and Inter Miami,but Paris Saint-Germain isn't about to give up without a fight. The 35-year-old has been in excellent form for the French champions during the 2022-23 season, making 17 appearances across all competitions while tallying 12 goals and 13 assists.

However, Messi's contract in Paris is set to end in June of next year, and over the past several weeks,there has been much conjecture regarding the forward's future.

While Inter Miami is reportedly seeking to get the South American to the MLS next year, Barcelona is reportedly determined to re-sign the player.

Messi is desired by Barcelona and Inter Miami, but PSG is also convinced that they can persuade the attacker to sign a new deal in the French city, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. Messi, according to Romano, has not made up his mind on his future. Instead, the striker is focused on the Ligue 1and Champions League for PSG, as well as the upcoming World Cup for Argentina.

"The reality to clarify is that Leo has not decided his future so far: there is still no clear and precise choice for a very clear reason, Messi wants to wait until 2023 since he is now 100% focused on the Champions League, Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain and especially on the World Cup with Argentina, his final World Cup which means a lot to Leo,"

Romano wrote on his column for 888sport.

"For sure, Inter Miami are dreaming of Leo Messi and they made it clear to player side: the MLS club informed Messi of a strong interest and openness to make an official proposal for 2023, there is the intention to offer Leo has the opportunity to try a new experience and make him a real MLS ambassador in the world."

"Barcelona have been dreaming of Leo Messi's return for some time, Joan Laporta would like the Argentine star's last year in Catalonia but knows that the negotiation is not easy and that there are many factors behind Leo's final choice."

"For example, family is an important factor and also planning for the future; that's why the decision will take time, Barca have not yet made an official proposal and right now there is no negotiation because Messi wants to wait until 2023 without problems during the World Cup."

"There are not only Inter Miami and Barcelona in the list of clubs interested in Leo Messi. Keep an eye on the situation of Paris Saint-Germain: sources guarantee that Leo is very happy in Paris, he has found an important balance with a new country, a new league, new team mates and also the manager Galtier has built an excellent relationship with Leo."

"Internal PSG sources guarantee that the club is ready to make a major effort to offer Messi a new contract, persuade him to stay for at least another year and continue his experience in Paris."

"This is a possibility that still exists and not to be discarded because Messi has not yet decided, the PSG project is still at early stages with Campos as advisor and so everything is absolutely open also on the French side."

In 12 Ligue 1 appearances this season, Messi has produced seven goals and ten assists. In four Champions League games, he has contributed four goals and three assists.

The forward left Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer of 2021 as the Catalan club's financial troubles prevented them from paying his salary.

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