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Messi Almost Joined Madrid Club Before PSG Transfer

Messi Almost Joined Madrid Club Before PSG Transfer

Messi Almost Joined Madrid Club Before PSG Transfer

Lionel Messi seriously considered a sensational move to Atletico Madrid where he would have been reunited with his best friend, Luis Suarez, before agreeing to join Paris Saint-Germain.

The 34-year-old is currently in Paris, where his move to the Ligue 1 club will be officially announced on Wednesday.

Messi will sign a two-year contract with the option for one more.

However, according to Movistar, Atletico made a last-gasp attempt to try and bring him to the Wanda Metropolitano, according to Movistar.

Messi Almost Joined Madrid Club Before PSG Transfer

It is claimed that Atletico manager, Diego Simeone, even contacted his compatriot directly in a bid to bring him to Madrid.

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Messi and his family were ‘tempted’ by the offer of staying in Spain.

Suarez and Messi combined to score a total of 478 goals together at Barcelona, lifting 13 trophies since the Uruguay striker joined the Catalan club in 2014 in a £75million deal.