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Multiple unnamed Premier League clubs have entered the picture to become Lionel Messi's next destination, according to Argentine outlet Ole (via GOAL).
Messi is all but set to depart Paris Saint-Germain this summer on the expiry of his contract. La Pulga seemingly fell out of favor with fans after his unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this year, which resulted in a fine and suspension.
He also missed out on a UNFP ceremony attended by his PSG teammates. The seven-time Ballon d'Or chose instead to attend a Coldplay concert in Barcelona (via @GerardRomero on Twitter).
Transfer news specialist Fabrizio Romano reported on May 29 that Messi is set to make a decision on his future in the coming days.
Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal and Major League Soccer side Inter Miami both remain options. Lionel Messi's former club Barcelona are also in with a shout, but their financial situation makes re-signing arguably their greatest player of all time an extremely difficult task.
Amidst the uncertainty, Ole's report is bound to add further intrigue to what's expected to be one of the most followed transfer stories of the summer. It's worth noting that Messi was linked with a move to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City before signing for PSG as a free agent in 2021.
Newcastle United, who have qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League, could be another club with the financial firepower to sign the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner.
Lionel Messi helped PSG secure their 11th Ligue 1 title
PSG have endured a middling season, as has been the case a few times in recent years.
The Lionel Messi experiment was undertaken with the aim of winning the UEFA Champions League, but the Parisians fell in the Round of 16 for the second campaign in a row. The Parisians also dropped out of the Coupe de France at the same stage.
However, Christophe Galtier's side clinched their second straight Ligue 1 title fifth in six seasons at the weekend. Needing a point to secure the trophy, they played out a 1-1 draw at RC Strasbourg.
Lionel Messi scored PSG's only goal of the game in the 59th minute and ran the show. He completed 62 of his 68 passes and recoded three key passes and two big chances created. La Pulga also won a foul and four of his eight ground duels and also completed a dribble and made two tackles.
PSG's title victory also meant Messi won the 43rd major team title of his senior career, drawing level with former Barcelona teammate Dani Alves.
