The football world was abuzz with news that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager, Mauricio Pochettino, had confirmed talks with Lionel Messi after the Argentinian superstar was handed a two-match suspension. This news comes after weeks of speculation that Messi could be on his way to the French capital.
The suspension was handed down after Messi was sent off for dissent in Barcelona’s 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey semi-final. The 33-year-old had already been warned for dissent earlier in the match and was subsequently shown a red card.
In response to the news, PSG manager, Laurent Blanc, confirmed that he had held talks with Messi and his representatives. Blanc said that he was “very interested” in signing the Argentinian and that he was “confident” that a deal could be reached.
The news of Blanc’s talks with Messi has been met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike. Some have welcomed the move, citing Messi’s immense talent and experience as a player. Others, however, have expressed concern over the potential financial implications of such a deal.
It remains to be seen whether or not a deal will be reached between PSG and Messi. What is certain, however, is that this news has sparked a great deal of excitement among football fans around the world. With Messi’s suspension now over, it will be interesting to see if a deal can be reached between the two parties.
