Meanwhile, Lionel Messi’s proposed return to the Camp Nou could be financially viable, according to Barcelona’s economic vice-president Eduard Romeu. Elsewhere, Parisians president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has slammed the Blaugrana for selling their assets to fund signings.

On that note, here’s a look at the key PSG transfer stories as on September 28, 2022:

Lionel Messi return to Barcelona financially viable, says Eduard Romeu

Lionel Messi’s return to Barcelona is financially viable, according to Eduard Romeu.

The Argentinean left the Blaugrana last summer to join PSG. After a year of adusting to life in French football, the 35-year-old looks back to his best this season. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is in the final year of his current contract with the Ligue 1 champions.

Messi continues to be linked with a sensational return to Barcelona next year. Speaking recently, as relayed by Catalunya Radio via Barca Blaugranes, Romeu said that the final decision would rest on the club’s hierarchy.

He added:

The Barcelona vice-president added that while the club are not yet economically healthy, they’re likely to achieve their goals in the 2024-25 season.

Messi, who has bagged six goals and eight assists for PSG this season, will decide on his future only after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.

PSG president criticises Blaugrana

Nasser Al-Khelaifi has slammed Barcelona for selling their assets to fund new signings. The La Liga giants acquired a cash influx this summer by selling future TV rights and also part of their digital content arm. That allowed them to spend heavily on new players.

In an interview with Politico, as cited by PSG Talk, Al-Khelaifi hinted that the entire activity is neither fair nor legal.

PSG have also invested heavily in the squad this summer

Andre Villas-Boas opens up on failed move to Parc des Princes in 2013

Andre Villas-Boas has said that he was close to joining the Parisians in 2013. The Marseille Boss was in charge of Tottenham Hotspur at that time. He was in the running to replace outgoing manager Carlo Ancelotti at the Parc des Princes, but a move failed to materialise.

Speaking to The Telegraph, as relayed by PSG Talk, Villas-Boas said the Parisians didn’t want to pay €15 million for his signature.

The Ligue 1 champions eventually appointed Laurent Blanc that year.

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