Robert Lewandowski has expressed his desire to play alongside Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi in Barcelona next season.
The Argentine icon faces an uncertain future with Les Parisiens as his contract expires in June. According to RMC Sport, he is increasingly leaning towards leaving the Parisians this summer.
Undoubtedly, Messi will not lack options if he leaves the Parque de los Príncipes. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently reported that the striker received a massive offer of €400 million per year from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
A transfer to the United States is also an option for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Major League Soccer team Inter Miami is prepared to offer him an equity stake in the club to convince him to join them, according to The Independent.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are keen to re-sign Messi, having reluctantly let him go in 2021. They are said to be waiting for their financial constraints to ease before starting talks on a deal for the left-footed maestro.
Lewandowski has now said that he hopes to play alongside the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner at Camp Nou next season. However, the Blaugrana hitman added that he’s not sure if a transfer is on the cards, saying (h/t Mundo Deportivo):
“Messi belongs to Barça and if he comes back it will be something incredible. We know that his place is here in Barcelona. I don’t know what will happen, but I hope that next season we can play together.”
Barcelona fans expressed their desire to see La Pulga return to the club by chanting his name during the team’s 4-0 Copa del Rey loss to Real Madrid last week. They did the same as Xavi and company. On Monday (April 10) they drew 0-0 against Girona in La Liga.
Former Barcelona president offers advice to PSG superstar Lionel Messi
As the Barcelona faithful chanted his name, Lionel Messi was notably booed by PSG fans during the team’s last few games.
Former Blaugrana president Joan Gaspart believes that this shows how much the 35-year-old is appreciated at the Camp Nou, saying:
“It was a demonstration of how much he is appreciated (at Barça). There (at PSG) they whistle for him, and here we acclaim him. It’s a stark reminder that this is his house, and Leo knows how much he loves it. If you decide for him economically, you will surely have better offers, but if it is with your heart, there will be no place in the world where you love him as much as here (Barça).”
It remains to be seen if the superstar swaps PSG for the Blaugrana.