Fancy life in London, Lionel? Chelsea are ‘among the clubs keen on signing Lionel Messi’ this summer… with the Argentine LEAVING PSG at the end of the season amid ongoing row over unsanctioned Saudi Arabia trip’
- Messi will leave PSG upon the expiry of his contract at the end of this season
- The Argentinian was suspended for two weeks following a trip to Saudi Arabia
- Chelsea were linked with the player during the Roman Abramovich era
Chelsea are reportedly among a number of clubs contemplating a move for Lionel Messi in the summer after it was confirmed that the Argentine will be leaving PSG.
Messi looks to have played his last match for French club and and has hopes of making a fairytale return to Barcelona despite his former club’s financial woes.
He has been suspended for two weeks without pay after missing Monday’s training session without permission due to a commercial commitment in Saudi Arabia.
Europe’s biggest clubs will be fully aware that a deal for Messi may not be possible for Barcelona, with the club needing slash their wage bill by £180m to meet strict LaLiga rules.
Chelsea were linked with Messi a number of times during the Roman Abramovich era and football.london claim they are interested once again under new owner Todd Boehly.
Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing Lionel Messi this summer
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has never tested himself in the Premier League but is believed to have been close to a move to Stamford Bridge in 2014.
Sky Italy’s Gianluca Di Marzio claimed Messi was seriously tempted following a FaceTime call with Jose Mourinho.
However, the deal collapsed after his agent and father Jorge Messi found out about the proposed transfer.
Boehly will be looking to make a statement this summer after was has been a disastrous first season since taking ownership, his team currently sitting 12th in the Premier League.
Todd Boehly will be looking to make a statement this summer after a shocking campaign
Statements don’t come much bigger than signing the man who many believe to be the greatest of all time.
Messi has contributed 20 goals and 19 assists in 37 appearances for PSG this season, having also won the World Cup at the end of last year.
He currently makes in the…