Chelsea have seen their hopes of signing Lionel Messi given a boost as his future at Paris Saint-Germain continues to remain unclear. Upon his arrival in France in 2021, Messi signed a two-year contract and with his deal expiring in the summer a decision must be made in the coming months.
A one-year extension being signed at PSG is possible, but with just a few months left to negotiate before the summer transfer window opens, an exit appears more likely. Exactly where Messi could end up is also unknown, but after his starring role in Argentina's World Cup triumph, it is abundantly clear despite being 35, he can still perform at the highest level.
Messi is yet to conquer the Premier League with Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly likely aware of that fact especially after his attempts to sign Messi last summer. One final spell at Barcelona has also been discussed, but the Spanish giants' ongoing financial issues could prove decisive regarding the likelihood of an emotional return.
