PSG president gives chances of Mbappe, Ronaldo and Messi link-up

Suraj Radia

• 8 Dec 2022 18:57 GMT
• 2 min read

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has spoken about the future of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, as well as commenting on the club’s chances of signing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi has been heavily linked with a move to MLS side Inter Miami when his contract with PSG expires at the end of the season, however Al-Khelaifi insisted the Argentine star has not agreed anything and will talk with the club after the World Cup.

"Definitely," said Al-Khelaifi when it was suggested Messi appears to want to stay in Paris for longer.

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"He's very happy, you can see that with the national team. If a player's not happy you will see their performance not good for the national team. He performed fantastic this season for us, he's scored a lot of goals and assists for the national team and for the club.

"So what we agreed together - that after the World Cup, sit down together. But both sides - our side of the club and him - are very happy, so we will talk after the World Cup."

Ronaldo signing ‘impossible’

Al-Khelaifi was also asked about the potential signing of Ronaldo after the Portuguese international had his contract terminated at Manchester United, making him a free agent.

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"He's a legend, he's a star. The footballer, I admire and love him as a player and professional. A fantastic player. 37 now - he's doing amazing,” Al-Khelaifi said.

“But every single club wants to sign him too. The problem today for us is we have the position [filled] - his position - so it's not easy to replace the position that we have with him. It would be impossible, honestly, for us."

While Ronaldo may not be on his way to Paris, Al-Khelaifi commented on Mbappe’s decision to reject Real Madrid and sign a new contract with PSG during the summer.

"For me he's a very top, top player and a top human being, professional,” he said. “So for me it was really key he stayed and he didn't leave for free. That's another important point.

“But as I always said, I always trusted him, trusted his family because we created something [of a] special relation with the player and them and that's why.

“He's Parisian, he's French and he's proud always to be in France. He's going to face England and that's what it's about, he represents France and his national team but also his club."