Lionel Messi reportedly rejected Neymar Junior's offer to wear the number 10 shirt at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). La Pulga prefers to wear jersey number 19.The riddle of Lionel Messi's new club will soon be solved.As is known, Barcelona has officially announced to part ways with Lionel Messi on Thursday (5/8/2021) local time or Friday morning WIB.In fact, a few hours before the announcement came out, it was widely reported that Messi would extend his contract for 5 years and was willing to cut his salary by 50 percent.However, the plan was disbanded after Barcelona were hindered by financial and regulatory problems of the Spanish League.As a result, La Pulga also pulled out of Barcelona in the 2021 summer transfer market on a free transfer.Renowned transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, claims Messi is open to joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Romano explained that negotiations between Messi's side and PSG went smoothly.PSG plans to give the Argentina captain a 2-year contract until June 2023."Paris Saint-Germain almost signed Leo Messi, confirmed," Romano tweeted as quoted by BolaSport.com from his personal Twitter.
"PSG are preparing an official contract until June 2023 to be handed over to Messi and his father Jorge in the next few hours.
"Messi is open to joining PSG."
"Neymar pressed in the last 24 hours."
"PSG are very, very confident," the statement continued.
Meanwhile, according to a report from Goal International, Messi will wear the number 19 at PSG.Previously, Neymar was reportedly willing to give his number 10 shirt to Messi.However, the 6-time Ballon d'Or winner rejected it out of respect for Neymar.