It has always been like that, but since last summer, everything surrounding Lionel Messi has been uncertain. Will he renew, will he leave? The Argentine has already said he will decide this summer. But in the meantime, all sorts of speculation is swirling around him.
Ángel Di María was the latest to stir the hornet's nest. After PSG's win over Nimes, he was asked about his compatriot and stuck his neck out. "Hopefully Leo will play here. I think there is a good chance, but we have to be calm".
After his declarations, and while Neymar is consolidating his place in the project (he is close to renewing his contract), all eyes are on Leo Messi. But this Thursday, 'Goal' published from sources of the player and his entourage that there is nothing firm.
What's more, according to this media outlet, there has been no contact of any kind with PSG or members of their squad. To avoid precisely this, the Barcelona number 10 is trying to keep his distance.
But not only with PSG, he has also reportedly not been in talks with Manchester City, Let's remember that Messi is now free to negotiate a future contract, due to his contract with Barca expiring on 30th June.
Messi said some time ago in his interview with Jordi Évole that he would make the final decision in the summer. This has also meant that he has allegedly had no contact with the candidates, despite his good past relationship with Joan Laporta.
At the moment, Messi's priority is on the pitch. The season is entering a key stage, Barca are in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey and the last 16 of the Champions League starts on 16th February precisely against PSG. And his wish is to no get distracted and avoid speculation as far as possible.
Finally, regarding the noise about his contract and the newspaper 'El Mundo', the aforementioned digital newspaper also points out that Leo Messi's lawyers have not yet taken legal action, but it is expected that they will soon file the lawsuit, as assured by his entourage to the media.