The Frenchman is clear that he will not renew and the Argentinian could spring a big surprise

Messi and Mbappé, renewals up in the air

photo_camera REUTERS/RICARDO MORAES - Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates the first goal in the Argentina-Chile match on 14 June 2021

Messi has not finished announcing his renewal. It is very surprising that he has not settled his future before leaving for the Copa America.

This may be motivated by an intention to leave Barça and not wanting to ignite the flames of what would be a media fire in Barcelona and in the city of the team where he is going.

It may also be because Laporta has not been able to secure the necessary guarantees to pay the Argentine star his future contract. There is talk of a ten-year contract at 25 million net per year. This would mean Barcelona would have to invest 500 million gross over ten years.

A third reason could be to wait to see if the sporting project of the azulgranas is to Lionel's liking. They have to make a deep renovation of the squad and that is not done in a month.

Everyone takes Messi's renewal for granted, but the truth is that the player neither confirms nor denies it.

Atalayar_Kylian Mbappé Francia

The option of Paris Saint-Germain is up in the air. If Mbappé does not renew, Al-Khelaïfi will have to look for a replacement. Although we have already talked about the Qatari leader's arrogance, he cannot squander a hundred million euros or more.

The latest declarations denote a terrible anger with Mbappé and a significant lack of respect. The player, far from being intimidated, has declared that his first choice is not PSG. Leaving his preferences up in the air, although everyone knows that Real Madrid is his destination. This year or next. 

If things don't change his renewal will remain up in the air, but further and further away from Paris. 

The departure of Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid has been a big bombshell in the media. It was unthinkable that such an emblem of Real Madrid would leave the club, and it has happened.

If Messi leaves FC Barcelona it would be another bombshell. All his life in the azulgrana club and all the titles he has won would make the culés fans sad. Although all indications are that he will stay, he has not yet signed. Sergio Ramos also looked like he was going to stay and it has been a surprise. We'll see what happens with Messi.

Atalayar_Sergio Ramos Real Madrid

The case of Kylian Mbappé is not comparable to the two players mentioned above. But it is becoming a much talked about topic in the French news. Kylian is an emblem of French football and even Macron has commented on the player's situation.

More than about leaving Paris Saint Germain, the French are worried about Kylian leaving to play outside of France. 

We will see if the French star can withstand the pressure from the club and the whole country and leave this year or next year for Real Madrid.

For the moment, he is focused on the European Championship. France are confirming their tag as favourites and Mbappé is showing his quality. He could be named best player of the European Nations Cup.

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