PSG Star Leandro Paredes Echoes Neymar's Call for Lionel Messi to Move to France
Leandro Paredes has echoed Neymar's call for Paris Saint-Germain to sign Lionel Messi when his Barcelona contract expires next summer.
Messi has been linked with a move to PSG after making his desire to leave Barcelona well-known last summer. And hopes a fellow countryman can be tempted to the French capital.
He told ESPN: “Messi at PSG? I hope so, we all want him to come but it will be his decision. We have an incredible squad, good players, good people, we take advantage of that. As I have said, I hope Leo will make the best decision for him, but we will welcome him with open arms.”
Leandro Paredes (PSG): "We are waiting for Messi with open arms. We hope he arrives, but it's up to him. The atmosphere here is incredible. There is a great sphere in the dressing room, and we're having fun — we're happy." pic.twitter.com/9QtMr5hD1m
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) December 3, 2020
Messi has been linked with a reunion with Neymar, and the Brazilian had already stated his desire for Messi to make a move to PSG prior to Paredes joining the conversation.
After scoring twice for PSG in Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United, Neymar told ESPN, "What I want the most is to enjoy playing with him [Messi] again. He can play in my role, it wouldn't be a problem with me! For sure, next year we have to do it."
Barcelona remain desperate to persuade Messi to stay and sign a new deal with former president Joan Laporta reading little into comments from Neymar and Co.
He told Radio Catalunya: “It is normal for him to say it, they are friends and have an established understanding between them. This relationship is normal. I hope that Leo can wait and listen to the proposal of the new Barcelona president.”
“We have contact with Leo, I know he appreciates me, we respect each other, but we have not talked about the renewal. Messi guarantees you to aspire to be able to win everything. I want him to stay at Barca.”