Meanwhile, the Parisians’ star attacker Lionel Messi is believed to be lacking motivation at the Parc des Princes, as claimed by a Spanish newspaper. Elsewhere, PSG have been advised to appoint Zinedine Zidane as their next manager.

On that note, here’s a look at the key PSG transfer stories as on 4 February 2022.

Lionel Messi lacks motivation at the Parc des Princes, says El Confidencial

Lionel Messi lacks motivation at PSG, according to PSG Talk via El Confidencial. The Argentinean has been a shadow of his former self since joining the Ligue 1 giants last summer. The 34-year-old was expected to take French football by storm when he moved to the Parc des Princes.

The Parisians managed a coup by convincing the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner to join the club. However, Messi has failed to live up to expectations in Paris, especially in the league, where he has scored just once in 12 games.

The 34-year-old has been on song in the Champions League, though. The Argentinean has racked up five goals in as many outings in the tournament, helping the French giants qualify for the knockouts.

However, considering Messi’s poor form in Ligue 1, reports in Spain have claimed that the Argentinean simply lacks motivation. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner reportedly feels isolated at PSG.

He is unable to connect with his teammates, and appears confused and reluctant too, it is claimed. The Argentinean is impacted by the language, weather and distance from friends, while his connection with Barcelona remains quite strong.

Nevertheless, Messi has an opportunity to endear himself to the Parisians faithful by taking PSG past Real Madrid in the Champions League.

PSG advised to appoint Zinedine Zidane

Former PSG midfielder Jerome Rothen has urged the Parisians to appoint Zinedine Zidane as their next manager. The Frenchman has been linked with the hot seat at the Parc des Princes.

Speaking on Rothen S’enflamme, Rothen has said that Zidane could restore the club’s values.

French pundit says Parisians’ tie with Real Madrid evenly poised

Football pundit Geoffroy Garetier believes PSG’s Champions League tie with Real Madrid is evenly poised. Speaking on Late Football Club, Garetier said that neither club is at their best right now.

Although both clubs are leading their respective leagues, they were recently knocked out from their domestic cup competitions.

PSG play the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie against Real Madrid on 15 February in Paris.

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