PSG decides to resume talks over Messi’s contract after the World Cup

International press reports revealed that Paris Saint-Germain will resume talks to extend Lionel Messi's contract after he returns from leading Argentina at the World Cup, according to a report - to try and fend off Barcelona's interest. The 35-year-old has been in amazing shape this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 14 assists in 19 games. Now Daily Mail has reported that PSG has expressed intentions to extend Messi's contract in the French capital, once talks resume after the World Cup. With Messi's contract expiring next summer, the French champions are keen to agree to extend his contract after rumors of his possible return to Barcelona. They were reportedly keen to extend his contract, which expires in June 2023, for a further two years to keep him from thinking away about returning to his previous team Barcelona. However, Barcelona president Joan Laporta said earlier this week that Messi was always welcome to return to the Catalan giants, and it has led to a flurry of rumors he might revert back to his old club. The South American scored 672 goals and registered 302 assists in 777 appearances for Barcelona before his exit on a free transfer in the summer of 2021.