The notion of Lionel Messi having 'limited options' with regards to his next move will be tough for football fans to comprehend.
Set to depart Paris St-Germain upon the expiry of his contract this summer, Messi is on the lookout for his next club - six months after inspiring Argentina's World Cup victory in Qatar. The 35-year-old has done a U-turn on his agreement in principle to spend another year with the Ligue 1 side - with the club also wishing to part ways.
Messi's numbers at PSG have been emphatic - 31 goals and 34 assists in 71 games - and he showed his capability to still play at the very top level in Qatar this winter. However, financial difficulties at Le Parc des Princes has left him pursuing a new challenge. PSG's summer transfer budget could be slashed in order to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.
