Barcelona salon officially declared to the public will join the European Super League, the news came out, immediately in Messi's future to cast a layer of fog on the issue.
The 32-year-old Messi's contract at Barcelona will come to an end at the end of June, and so far the progress of the contract extension is still unknown.
It is speculated that in the next few days Messi will join his father and agent Jorge in discussions with Barcelona's top brass over a contract extension.
Joining the UEFA Super League would not only mean huge financial gains for Barcelona - estimated to be up to 300 million euros - but it would also be an opportunity to create a range of sports programs tailored to Messi's needs with a view to retaining the superstar.
However, it all seems to hinge on Messi's pursuit of the national team. This is because players involved in the UEFA Super League will likely face a ban from representing the national team.
With the Copa America and World Cup coming up in the next year and a half, this may be Messi's last chance to compete for an international title.
Should Messi choose to leave Barcelona, there are very few clubs that would be able to keep him on to represent the national team.
Currently, Paris Saint-Germain is not part of the UEFA Super League.
