Lionel Messi will celebrate his World Cup victory by agreeing to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, according to local media, as he attempts to lead the French club to the elusive Champions League title.
The 35-year-old, who led Argentina to a World Cup final victory over France in Qatar last weekend, will sign a one-season extension to his current contract in Paris, which expires in the summer.
Le Parisian and RMC Sport reported that Messi will sit down with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and other top club officials when he returns after his World Cup break.
Messi joined PSG in 2021 on a two-season deal with an option for another year after having spent his entire professional career with Barcelona.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner collected four Champions League titles in 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2015 in Spain as well as 10 La Liga crowns.
On Sunday, he inspired Argentina to a penalty shootout win over France in the World Cup final after the epic match had finished 3-3 in extra-time.
Messi, named player of the tournament, scored twice in the game with PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe grabbing a hat-trick for France.