La Liga – FC Barcelona Interest in compatriot
Mauricio Pochettino flirted with the idea of bringing Lionel Messi in Paris Saint-Germain.
The 33-year-old’s contract with Barcelona is at the end of this season, with PSG one of the clubs said he was interested in signing him.
“The club has a strategy to improve,” PSG boss Pochettino told RMC Sport.
“If the opportunity to coach Messi come up, it will be great. But if not, it’s not a problem. ‘
“[Messi and I] share our love for Newell’s. We both wore that shirt, we have the link. But we will see. You do not know what the future holds for us and whether we will cross paths. ‘
If he moves to the Parc des Princes, Messi will join the club with a strong Argentine contingent Pochettino, Angel Di Maria and Leonardo Paredes already there.
He would also reunite with former Barcelona teammate Neymar, as well as co-forward Kylian Mbappe.
‘I think both will stay with PSG for a long time, ” Pochettino added on Neymar and Mbappe.
“I have no doubt about it. I am very optimistic and the club works hard to be successful in talks and to retain both.
“Instead of just information, I have the feeling. But this is how I see it: Mbappe and Neymar are happy, they enjoy themselves here and the club is working to keep them both. ‘